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__HCl →→ __H₂ + Cl₂ how you balance and what type of reaction is this

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Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction must be written, completed, and balanced.

HCl => H2 + Cl2

To balance this, it is needed to have the same atoms and the same number of atoms on both sides of the reaction.

On the right, there are 2 hydrogens and 2 chlorines.

On the left, there is one per each.

Therefore, to balance this: add only a two next to HCl

2 HCl => H2 + Cl2

Type of reaction: a decomposition reaction.

Answer:

2 HCl => H2 + Cl2

Reaction Decomposition

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