Balance the following redox reaction in acidic solution: H+(aq)+Zn(s)→H2(g)+Zn2+(aq)

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Balance the following redox reaction in acidic solution: H+(aq)+Zn(s)→H2(g)+Zn2+(aq)
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2H⁺(aq) + Zn(s) ----> H2(g) + Zn²⁺(aq)

2H⁺(aq) +2e⁻ ----->H2(g)            reduction
Zn(s)            ------>Zn²⁺ +2e⁻      oxidation
2H⁺(aq) + Zn(s) -----> H2(g) + Zn²⁺