Question: does zn react with naoh?
Answer: Acids and Bases React with Metals Bases also react with certain metals like zinc or aluminum for example to produce hydrogen gas. For exanple, sodium hydroxide reacts with zinc and water to form sodium zincate and hydrogen gas. Zn(s)+2NaOH(aq)+2H2O(l)→Na2Zn(OH)4(aq)+H2(g).