Jason F.

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Balanced equation for reaction help

Balance and write out the equation for


Zinc sulfate and copper


and also


Hydrochloric acid and zinc


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J.R. S. answered • 03/11/19

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ZnSO4 + Cu ==> no reaction


2HCl + Zn ==> ZnCl2 + H2




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Jason F.

How did you get 2 for HCl? Would that mean 2HCl + Cu would be for hydrochloride acid and copper?
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No. Cu does not react with HCl under normal conditions. The 2 in front of HCl in the Zn reaction is because it takes 2 moles HCl for every 1 mole Zn. This is in order to balance the reaction b
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