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Question
Write the equation for the reaction of Aluminium with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Name the products formed. Also indicate the physical states of all the substances involved.
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Solution
Aluminium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form aluminium chloride and hydrogen gas.
2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) → 2AlCl3(aq) + 3H2(g)
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