Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

ZnCl2

H2

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.