Bubble trouble! Zinc meets Acid
The acid pulls electrons away from the zinc. The zinc dissolves and lots of hydrogen bubbles fizz up.
The result
- What it makes
- Zinc chloride + hydrogen gas
- Equation
- Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂
- When it happens
- At room temperature
Fun fact from Fizzy: Scientists collect the hydrogen from this reaction and test it with a lit splint. It makes a squeaky pop!
🥽 Acids can burn skin and eyes. Always wear goggles and gloves.