Question

Why the chemical equations of magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?

Answer 1

Reaction of metals with acid, a single replacement reaction, or to demonstrate the generation of hydrogen gas.

Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas.

Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) --> MgCl 2(aq) + H 2(g)