Question

In a science demonstration, a teacher mixed zinc (Zn) with hydrogen chloride (HCl) in a flask and quickly attached a balloon over the mouth of the flask. Bubbles formed in the solution and the balloon inflated. What most likely occurred during this demonstration?

Answer 1

One or more substances formed. I believe. 

Answer 2

Combustion reaction resulted in formation of Hydrogen gas.

Step-by-step explanation:

When zinc and Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) are mixed together, it is a oxidation reduction process. To be specific, a combustion reaction takes place. It is an exothermic reaction. Exothermic reactions involve oxygen and generate . Here, due to this exothermic reaction, Hydrogen gas is being produced which results in the formation of bubble and inflation of balloon.