Question

Zn+2HCl→ZnCl2+H2
𝑍
𝑛
+
2
𝐻
𝐶
𝑙
→
𝑍
𝑛
𝐶
𝑙
2
+
𝐻
2

Which type of reaction is this?

(1 point)
Responses

single-replacement
single-replacement

electronegative
electronegative

ionic
ionic

combustion

Answer 1

The reaction \( Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl_2 + H_2 \) is classified as a **single-replacement reaction**. In this type of reaction, one element (zinc, Zn) replaces another element (hydrogen, H) in a compound (hydrochloric acid, HCl). Therefore, the correct response is:

**single-replacement**.