Given the balanced reaction: Zn + 2HCl → H2 + ZnCl2
If 5 grams of each reactant are available for the reaction and HCl is known
to be the limiting reactant, which of the following is correct?
O Both reactants will be completely used up.
O There will be excess of both reactants remaining.
O HCl will be completely used up while Zn will remain in excess.
O Zn will be completely used up while HCl will remain in excess.

Respuesta :

Answer:

O HCl will be completely used up while Zn will remain in excess.

Explanation:

  • Zn + 2HCl → H₂ + ZnCl₂

In reactions involving two reactants, if one of them is the limiting reactant then the other one has to be the reactant in excess.

Meaning that in this case, the reaction will proceed until HCl is completely used up, and a certain amount of Zn will remain (thus being the reactant in excess).