What observations would I expect to make if I dropped from magnesium into some hydrochloric acid? What is the balanced chemical equation?

Effervescence and the magnesium metal would dissolve. Mg + 2HCl --> MgCl2 + H2

OW
Answered by Ollie W. Chemistry tutor

3611 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Chlorine reacts with potassium bromide to form potassium chloride and bromine. In this reaction chlorine forms chloride ions: Cl2 + 2KBr --> 2KCl + Br2. Explain, using the equation, how you know that chlorine has been reduced.


Describe and explain the reactivity of group 1 metals


What is the general formula of alkanes


Balance the equation C4H10 + O2 → CO2 + H2O


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning