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What solid product do HCl and Magnesium form?

2007-01-22 10:16:11 · 2 answers · asked by untilyoucamealong04 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas.

Mg +2HCl ===> MgCl2 +2H2(g)

2007-01-22 10:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When this reaction takes place, magnesium forms Mg2+ ions. The protons of HCl are released as H2 gas, leaving the chloride ions, Cl-. Can you determine the formula of the ionic compound left?

2007-01-22 18:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋