Question

Net-ionic equation for hydrolysis of ZnCl2

Answer 1

Start by writing down the hydrolysis reaction of zinc dichloride. Can you do that?

Answer 2

ZnCl\(_{\sf2(aq)} \rightarrow \)

Answer 3

@abb0t I currently have Zn^2+ + H2O <--> ZnO + 2H+
except i don't think "ZnO" is corecct

Answer 4

Well, hydrolysis means it is the cleavage of water by some species. First you have the dissociation of water: \(\sf \color{blue}{H_2O \rightarrow} H^+ + OH^-\)

And then, ZnCl\(_2\): \(\sf \color{green}{ZnCl_2 \rightarrow Zn^{2+} + Cl^-}\)

Do you follow me?

Answer 5

@abb0t yes i understand what you are saying!

Answer 6

for for the net ionic equation how would those be combined?

Answer 7

@abb0t so would this be correct n^2+ + H2O <--> Zn(OH)2 + 2H+

Answer 8

Wait, actually, I think you are correct. You form ZnO + HCl.

Answer 9

lol. so n^2+ + H2O <--> ZnO + 2H+ is fine?

Answer 10

@abb0t

Answer 11

Yes.

Answer 12

@abb0t great thank you!

Answer 13

Hi @abb0t would you mind helping out with another Q?