Question

Write a complete, balanced chemical equation where tin metal reacts with aqueous hydrochloric acid to produce tin(II) chloride and hydrogen gas. Include states.

From the equation, which element is oxidized, and which element is reduced?

Answer 1

Answer:

Zn(s)+2HCl(aq)→ZnCl2(aq)+H2(g)

Explanation:

The net reaction is Z n ( s ) + 2 H + ( a q ) → Z n 2 + ( a q ) + H 2 ( g ) The C l − ions are spectators - they don't change.