In this reaction, what is the substance oxidized? zn (s) + 2 hcl (aq) → zncl2 (aq) + h2 (g) zinc chloride chlorine hydrogen zn oxygen

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Marianna Larsen

14 June, 00:42

In this reaction, what is the substance oxidized? zn (s) + 2 hcl (aq) → zncl2 (aq) + h2 (g) zinc chloride chlorine hydrogen zn oxygen

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Holden Barrett · Answer 1

Zn (s) + 2 HCl (aq) → ZnCl₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)

Oxidation means lose of electrons and increase of positive charge so the part which oxidized in this equation is Zn (s) because it converted to Zn²⁺ (i. e. lost two electrons)