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Consider the following reaction: Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) --> ZnCl 2 (aq) + H 2 (g) Co

ID: 987052 • Letter: C

Question

Consider the following reaction:

Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) --> ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)

Compared to the value for Go (under standard conditions), which option/options will make the reaction MORE spontaneous?

Increasing the concentration of HCl

Increasing the concentration of ZnCl2

Increasing the pressure of H2

Decreasing the pressure of H2

Increasing the amount of zinc metal

Increasing the concentration of HCl

Increasing the concentration of ZnCl2

Increasing the pressure of H2

Decreasing the pressure of H2

Increasing the amount of zinc metal

Explanation / Answer

Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) --> ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)

Dg0 rxn is -ve. so that it is spontaneous.


Increasing the concentration of HCl


Increasing the amount of zinc metal