Reaction of Zinc and copper in hydrochloric acid.

[Science Person]

Hello, lately I have been facing some trouble with a question that I have been asked in one of my labs. I cannot determine what reaction would occurs if zinc and copper and put into hydrochloric acid. Can someone please explain to me in detail how and what reaction would be reacted.

 

Thank You

[hermanntrude]

have a look at this page. It will help.

[ChemSiddiqui]

Hello, lately I have been facing some trouble with a question that I have been asked in one of my labs. I cannot determine what reaction would occurs if zinc and copper and put into hydrochloric acid. Can someone please explain to me in detail how and what reaction would be reacted.

 

Thank You

 

 

To help you further here is the reaction scheme;

 

Metal + Acid ----------> Corresponding Metal Salt + Hydrogen gas

 

Use the link provided by hermantrude and try to figure out which reaction is feasible.