1.39 g HCl
Explanation:
The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is given by
Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) ---> ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
Convert the # of grams of Zn to moles:
1.25 g Zn × (1 mol Zn/65.38 g Zn) = 0.0191 mol Zn
Use the molar ratio to find the # of moles of HCl needed to react completely with the given amount of Zn:
0.0191 mol Zn × (2 mol HCl/1 mol Zn) = 0.0382 mol HCl
Convert this amount to grams:
0.0382 mol HCl × (36.458 g HCl/1 mol HCl) = 1.39 g HCl
