2 AgCl (s) + Zn (s) + H2SO4 (aq) → 2 Ag (s) + ZnSO4 (aq) + 2 HCl (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Zn0 - 2 e- → ZnII (oxidation)
2 AgI + 2 e- → 2 Ag0 (reduction)
Zn is a reducing agent, AgCl is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Ag
- ZnSO4 – Zinc sulfate
- 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.]