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Title: In this reaction, what is the substance oxidized? Zn + 2 HCl ZnCl2 + H2
Post by: beccaep on Jun 7, 2021

Question 1

In an oxidation-reduction reaction, the substance oxidized always ________.
◦ gains electrons
◦ gives up hydrogen atoms
◦ loses electrons
◦ takes on oxygen atoms
◦ becomes a charged species

Question 2

In this reaction, what is the substance oxidized?

Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl2 + H2

◦ oxygen
◦ hydrogen
◦ zinc
◦ chlorine
◦ zinc chloride

Title: In this reaction, what is the substance oxidized? Zn + 2 HCl ZnCl2 + H2
Post by: momolu on Jun 7, 2021

Answer 1

loses electrons

Answer 2

zinc

Title: Re: In this reaction, what is the substance oxidized? Zn + 2 HCl ZnCl2 + H2
Post by: tatiannak on May 14, 2023

thank you