Answer: -
Magnesium reacts very slowly to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is
Mg + 2H₂O → Mg(OH)₂ + H₂
Explanation: -
Chemical symbol of magnesium = Mg
Chemical formula for magnesium hydroxide = Mg(OH)₂
Chemical formula for hydrogen gas = H₂
The other reactant with Mg must be water H₂O.
Thus the balanced chemical equation for the reaction is
Mg + 2H₂O → Mg(OH)₂ + H₂