20. (Princeton-Chapter 3-4) Relative Number of Electrons 1.76 2.29 5 Binding Energy (MJ/nol) How many valence electrons does this atom have? TestDa (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5

The equation below shows the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid (hcl). zn (s) + 2 hcl (aq) —> zncl2 (aq) + h2 (g) what will happen if the concentration of hcl is decreased? a. more zncl2 will be produced. b. the reaction rate will slow down. c. the hydrochloric acid will become more acidic. d. the reaction will produce water instead of hydrogen gas.