Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)
Here's a breakdown of the reaction:
* Zn(s): Zinc is the solid reactant.
* HCl(aq): Hydrochloric acid is the aqueous (dissolved in water) reactant.
* ZnCl₂(aq): Zinc chloride is the aqueous product.
* H₂(g): Hydrogen gas is the gaseous product.
Explanation:
* Zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce zinc chloride and hydrogen gas.
* The reaction is a single displacement reaction, where zinc displaces hydrogen from the acid.
* The balanced equation ensures that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.
* There is one zinc atom, two hydrogen atoms, and two chlorine atoms on both sides.
