Educational summary of documented chemical interactions. Do NOT attempt any of these mixtures. If an accidental mix occurs, evacuate, ventilate, and call emergency services. Terms of use.
Chemical mixture
Can you mix Hydrochloric acid and Zinc?
!Caution required. Produces flammable hydrogen gas.
reducer
Zinc
CAS 7440-66-6
What happens
Zinc dissolves in dilute HCl with vigorous H2 evolution. Accumulated hydrogen can ignite from any spark.
Reaction products
- Zinc chloride
- Hydrogen (H2)
If contact happens
Work in a fume hood, no ignition sources, use a wide mouth vessel.
Other common mixtures
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ammonia☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Vinegar (acetic acid)☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrochloric acid☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Isopropyl alcohol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ethanol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrogen peroxide⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Acetone⚠Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide!Sulfuric acid + Sodium hydroxide⚠
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