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Question
Write the equation for the reaction of Zinc with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Name the products formed. Also indicate the physical states of all the substances involved.
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Solution
Zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and hydrogen gas.
Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
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