Question

Which of the following are products of the reaction listed? Zn + 2HCI

ZnCl2 + H2
H2
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ZnCl2
Zn

Answer 1

ZnCl2

H2

Step-by-step explanation:

The products of the given reaction is:

ZnCl₂ and H₂

The two species are the products of the chemical combination

• This reaction is a single displacement reaction
• Because Zn is more reactive, it displaces hydrogen from the acid
• This forms a hydrogen gas
• We know this because Zn is higher in the activity series.