2 NH4Cl (aq) + Zn (s) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) + 2 NH3 (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Zn0 - 2 e- → ZnII (oxidation)
2 HI + 2 e- → 2 H0 (reduction)
Zn is a reducing agent, NH4Cl is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- ZnCl2 – Zinc chloride
- H2
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]