Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry - Exercises - Page 113: 3.15c

Answer

$Zn(s)+H_2SO_4(aq)\rightarrow H_2(g)+ZnSO_4(aq)$

Work Step by Step

Solid zinc metal exists as an element, $Zn$. Sulfuric acid is $H_2SO_4$. Hydrogen gas exists as $H_2$. Zinc sulfate is $ZnSO_4$. $Zn(s)+H_2SO_4(aq)\rightarrow H_2(g)+ZnSO_4(aq)$ The equation is balanced as written with one molecule of each element or compound.
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