Question

Write a word equation and then a balanced equation for the reaction taking place when:

Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon.

Answer 1

1. \[\ce{Magnesium ribbon + Hydrochloric acid ( dil{.}) -> Magnesium chloride + Hydrogen}\]
2. \[\ce{Mg_{(s)} + 2HCl(dil{.}) -> MgCl2_{(aq)} + H2_{(g)}}\]