The balanced equation :
2HCl + Zn ⇒ ZnCl₂ + H₂
Further explanation
Given
Reaction(unbalanced)
HCl + Zn ⇒ ZnCl₂ + H₂
Required
Balanced equation
Solution
Give a cofficient(the most complex compound=1)
aHCl + bZn ⇒ ZnCl₂ + cH₂
Make an equation
Zn, left = b, right = 1⇒b=1
Cl, left = a, right = 2⇒a=2
H, left = a, right = 2c⇒2c=a⇒2c=2⇒c=1
The equation becomes :
2HCl + Zn ⇒ ZnCl₂ + H₂
