Answer:
Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) => Zn²+(aq) + H2 (g)
Explanation:
The equation Zn + 2 HCI -> H₂ +zncl2 on reduction and oxidation, it results as below;
- 2H+ + 2e- => H2 ; reduction
- Zn => Zn²+ + 2e- ; oxidation
The equations above are half cell.
On combination of the above half cell reaction equations gives;
Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) => Zn²+(aq) + H2 (g).
Therefore, the half reaction equation for Zn + 2 HCI -> H₂ +zncl2 is given by;
Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) => Zn²+(aq) + H2 (g).
