Hydrogen gas can be produced in the laboratory by the reaction of magnesium metal with hydrochloric acid, according to the following equation:
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) --> MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
a. How many grams of hydrogen can be produced when 4.00 g of HCl is added to 3.00 g of Mg?
b. Assuming STP, what is the volume of this hydrogen?