Question

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid?

A. Zn(s) + H2(g) Zn2+(aq) + 2H+(aq)
B. Zn2+(aq) + H2(g) Zn2+(aq) + 2H+(aq)
C. Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) Zn2+(aq) + H2(g)
D. Zn2+(aq) + 2H+(aq) Zn(s) + H2(g)

Answer 1

A. Zn(s) + H2(g) ----> Zn2+(aq) + 2H+(aq)
B. Zn2+(aq) + H2(g) ----> Zn2+(aq) + 2H+(aq)
C. Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) ----> Zn2+(aq) + H2(g)
D. Zn2+(aq) + 2H+(aq) ----> Zn(s) + H2(g)

Answer 2

C. Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) Zn2+(aq) + H2(g)

Answer 3

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