Question

What happens when dilute hcl is added to zinc metal? Explain?

Answer 1

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$2HCL + Zn → ZnCl2 + H2$

• When Zinc metal is added to dilute HCl then Zinc chloride that is salt and Hydrogen gas evolved. That is why becz, when metal react with acid then salt and H2 gas evolved.

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Answer 2

Answer:

When dilute hcl is added to zinc metal then zinc chloride metal is formed which is white in colour and hydrogen is evolved in the form of gas.

Explanation:

Zn(s) + HCl(dilute)= ZnCl2 +H2(gas)