Question

What is the reaction with `"Zn"` and an acid?

Answer 1

Zinc chloride (`ZnCl_2`) is produced and hydrogen gas.

Explanation:

The reaction of a metal with a dilute acid produces a salt. The type of salt will depend on the acid.

Example (using dilute acids!):

Zinc and sulphuric acid will produce zinc sulphate
Zinc and nitric acid will produce zinc nitrate
Zinc and acetic acid will produce zinc acetate

...along with the associated `H_2` gas.