When zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid, what gas is released?

Sulfur dioxide

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Answer and Solution

B. Hydrogen

When zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid, hydrogen gas is released, observable as bubbles.

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