This equation describes a chemical reaction between Gallium (Ga) and hydrochloric acid (HCl), resulting in gallium(III) chloride (GaCl3) and hydrogen (H2).
- Reaction Conditions
The reaction requires the presence of high temperature to occur. It should be noted that HCl in the reaction needs to be in gas form.
- Reaction Process
Gallium, a metal, reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), a strong acid, to form gallium(III) chloride and hydrogen. This reaction is a redox reaction, with gallium being oxidized from an oxidation state of 0 to +3 and hydrogen being reduced from +1 to 0.
- Phenomena Occurring
During the reaction, gallium will gradually dissolve in the acid solution, producing hydrogen gas bubbles. The solution will turn to the white color of gallium(III) chloride.