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Question
Write a word equation and then a balanced equation for the reaction taking place when:
Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings.
Chemical Equations/Structures
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Solution 1
\[\ce{Iron filings + Hydrochloric acid (dil{.}) -> Iron (II) chloride + Hydrogen}\]
\[\ce{Fe_{(s)} + 2HCl_{(aq)} -> FeCl2_{(aq)} + H2_{(g)}}\]
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Solution 2
\[\ce{Hydrochloric acid + Iron -> Iron(III) chloride + Hydrogen}\]
\[\ce{6HCl_{(aq)} + 2Fe_{(s)} -> 2FeCl3_{(aq)} + 3H2_{(g)}}\]
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