Question

Write the ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid.

a) Mg²+ + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂
b) Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂
c) Mg + 2H+ → Mg²+ + H₂
d) MgCl₂ + H₂ → Mg + 2HCl

Answer 1

The ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid is Mg(s) + 2H+(aq) → Mg2+(aq) + H2(g).

Step-by-step explanation:

The ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid is:

Mg(s) + 2H+(aq) → Mg2+(aq) + H2(g)

In this reaction, magnesium (Mg) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to produce magnesium ions (Mg2+) and hydrogen gas (H2).