Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 5 - No. 2) | ExamPlay

Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 5 - No. 2)

In the reaction: Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g), which species is oxidized?

Zn

HCl

ZnCl₂

H₂

Explanation

Zinc loses electrons and is oxidized in the reaction.

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