Students in a chemistry class added 4g of magnesium(Mg) to 50g of hydrochloric acid (HCl). A chemical reaction occurred that produced magnesium chloride (MgCl2) and 6g of hydrogen gas (H2).
Mg + HCl → MgCl2 + H2
What is the mass of the magnesium chloride produced?
A 4 g
B 50 g
C 54 g
D 48 g