Question

In an experiment, a student places a small piece of pure Mg(s) into a beaker containing 250. mL of 6.44 M HCL(aq). A reaction occurs, as represented by the equation above

Answer 1

The net ionic equation of the given reaction is:

Mg (s) + 2 H⁺ (aq) → Mg²⁺ (s) + H2 (g)

Step-by-step explanation:

When magnesium metal (Mg) is treated with hydrochloric acid (HCl), then it displaces the hydrogen gas from the acid

.- Magnesium gets attached with the chlorine and hydrogen gas is evolved as a product in the reaction.

- We have not mentioned chlorine in the reaction as it is not undergoing any change during the reaction.