Question

determine the type of the following chemical reaction: Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq)——-> H2(g) + MgCl2(aq) a. single replacement reaction b. decomposition reaction c. combination reaction d. double replacement reaction

Answer 1

a. single replacement reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq)——-> H2(g) + MgCl2(aq)

Mg replaces H, so this is a single replacement reaction.