Question

What happens when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid?

Answer 1

Answer:

When magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid it gives rise to magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas.

Mg + 2HCl => MgCl2 + H2

Answer 2

Answer:

When magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid, hydrogen gas and soluble magnesium chloride are produced according to the following equation:

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