Question

1. the reaction below shows the production of hydrogen chloride: h₂ + cl₂ → 2hcl. a student claims that the reaction involves the atoms hydrogen, chlorine and carbon. which statement correctly evaluates the students claim? the student is incorrect because chlorine is not present in the product. the student is incorrect because carbon is not present; only hydrogen and chlorine atoms are involved. the student is correct because all three atoms are present in the compounds. the student is incorrect because hydrogen is not present in the product.

Explanation:

The chemical reaction is $H_2 + Cl_2
ightarrow2HCl$. Analyzing the reactants ($H_2$ and $Cl_2$) and product ($HCl$), only hydrogen ($H$) and chlorine ($Cl$) atoms are involved, not carbon.

Answer:

The student is incorrect because carbon is not present; only hydrogen and chlorine atoms are involved.