Zn (s) + 2 HCl (aq) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Zn0 - 2 e- → ZnII (oxidation)
2 HI + 2 e- → 2 H0 (reduction)
Zn is a reducing agent, HCl is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- Zn
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
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