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what happen when zinc is put in concentrated sodium hydroxide.explain with the help of balance chemical equation

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Zinc is amphoteric which means it reacts with both acids and alkalis. 
The balanced equation is: Zn + 2NaOH + 2H2O --> Na2Zn(OH)4 + H2(g).
Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas are the products.