Zinc Chloride

Definition

Zinc chloride is a compound formed by the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid. It has the chemical formula ZnCl2 and appears as a white crystalline solid.

Related terms

Hydrochloric Acid:

A strong acid with the chemical formula HCl that reacts with metals like zinc to form compounds like zinc chloride.

Stoichiometry:

The calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions based on balanced equations.

Compound:

A substance formed by the combination of two or more elements in fixed proportions.