Question

when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to substance X a gas is produced
a) identify the gas?
b) another product which is formed from this chemical reaction magnesium chloride suggest what substance X is
c) write down it's word equation
help me plz
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) Hydrogen gas

b) Chlorine (Cl)...I think so

c) Mg + Cl2 ➜ MgCl2 (I think so)

Answer 2

Magnesium and hydrochloric acid react according to the chemical equation: Mg + 2HCl => MgCl2 + H2.
Explained:
a) it’s H2 -Hydrogen
b) same ans
c) Mg + 2HCl => MgCl2 + H2