Question

Write a word equation and then a balanced equation for the reaction taking place when:

Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules.

Answer 1

1. \[\ce{Zinc + Sulphuric acid (dil{.}) -> Zinc sulphate + Hydrogen}\]
2. \[\ce{Zn_{(s)} + H2SO4 (dil{.}) -> ZnSO4_{(aq)} + H2_{(g)}}\]