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Reaction of Mg and H
Does Mg react with evolved Hydrogen when there is a reaction between Mg and Hydrochloric acid?
Fuhibastudent - France
2006
Yes, the reaction is Mg + 2 HCl = Mg(+2) + 2 Cl(-) + H2(gas).
Ken Vlach [deceased]- Goleta, California
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2006
And if done long enough, the Cl(-) will become Cl gas.
James Watts- Navarre, Florida
2006
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