Asked by Aniket Sengupta 12sciA 33 on Sep 30, 2024
In the reaction 2 HCl + Zn → H2 + ZnCl2, what chemical change occurred with the zinc metal?
A) Nothing.
B) It neutralized.
C) It reduced.
D) It oxidized.
Oxidized
The process by which a substance loses electrons, often associated with the gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen, in chemical reactions.
Neutralized
Neutralized describes the chemical process by which an acid and a base react with each other to form water and a salt, effectively cancelling out the characteristic properties of each.
Zinc Metal
A chemical element with the symbol Zn, atomic number 30, known for its resistance to corrosion and importance in various biological and industrial processes.
- Acquire knowledge on the notions of oxidation and reduction in chemical interactions.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the notions of oxidation and reduction in chemical interactions.
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