Al + 3 HCl → AlCl3 + 3 H
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 HI + 3 e- → 3 H0 (reduction)
Al0 - 3 e- → AlIII (oxidation)
HCl is an oxidizing agent, Al is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Al
- 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.]
Products:
Warning: Unknown compound 'H'