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Why Mg reacts differently in H2O and HCL ( pop tests for both was carried out aswell)

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Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction of magnesium with HCl is as follows -

Mg + HCl ----> MgCl₂ + H₂

The reaction of magnesium with HCl is as follows -

Mg + H₂O ----> Mg ( OH )₂ + H₂

In the above two reactions , hydrogen gas is evolved in both the cases , but in the first reaction , the hydrogen gas is of higher concentration , but in the second reaction the evolved hydrogen is very less , since , the magnesium hydroxide produces will form a protective layer around the magnesium and will prevent the reaction .

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hence in both the case , the hydrogen produced will be different .

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