A student investigates the reactivity of four different metals with dilute hydrochloric acid.
The student adds an equal-sized granule of each metal to separate test tubes containing dilute hydrochloric acid.
The student's observations for zinc and copper are recorded in the table below.
| Metal | Observation |
|---|---|
| Calcium | |
| Zinc | Bubbles produced at a moderate rate; test tube feels warm |
| Tin | |
| Copper | No visible reaction; no temperature change |
Use the reactivity series provided and the observations for zinc and copper to predict the observations for the reactions of calcium and of tin with dilute hydrochloric acid.
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