what is the balanced total ionic equation for the reaction of Zn + 2HCL yeilds H2 gas and ZnCl2?

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what is the balanced total ionic equation for the reaction of Zn + 2HCL yeilds H2 gas and ZnCl2?

2007-11-29 07:33:46 · 2 answers · asked by bldeitz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The reaction is:

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) --> ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)

The total ionic equation becomes then:

Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) --> Zn+2(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) + H2(g)

2007-11-29 07:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Zn + 2H+ + 2Cl- ===> Zn++ + H2 + 2Cl-

2007-11-29 15:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋