Balance the following chemical equation by the inspection method:?

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Mg (s) + HCl (aq) - MgCl2 (aq) + H2(g)

2007-01-14 15:27:25 · 4 answers · asked by Emma 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Mg + 2 HCl ---> MgCl2 + H2

You need two moles of HCl to every one mole of Mg to balance them by charges:

Mg forms a 2+ ion while Cl forms a 1- ion.

2007-01-14 15:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) > MgCl2 (aq) +H2 (g)

I'm 100% positive this is the correct balance

2007-01-14 23:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mg (s) + 2 HCl (aq) -> MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)

2007-01-14 23:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by chris b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

MG + 2HCl ---- MgCl2 + H2

2007-01-14 23:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋