1. Write two equations which suggest that hydrogen is a reducing
agent. 2. Choose the words from the options given in the brackets to complete these sentences. A. When CuO reacts with hydrogen,_________ is reduced and is oxidized to (CuO, H₂, Cu, H₂O). B. Hydrogen is soluble in water. (sparingly, highly, moderately). C. Sodium reacts smoothly with cold water. (metal, amalgam, in the molten state) D. Metals like , and give H₂ with steam. (iron, magnesium, aluminium, sodium, calcium) E. A metal____________ hydrogen in the activity series gives hydrogen with________ acid or acid. (above, below, hydrochloric, nitric acid , dilute sulphuric) 1. How does hydrogen occur in nature ? 2. Which test should be made before collecting hydrogen in a glass jar ? 3. In which respect hydrogen differs from – 1. Alkali metals. 2. Halogen. 4. How will you prepare hydrogen gas in laboratory ? State three precautions necessary for the collection of hydrogen. 5. Without burning hydrogen, how can you prove that its product of oxidation is water ? 6. Give important uses of hydrogen.