Chemical Reactions of Magnesium and Hydrochloric Acid

Write a word equation for the reaction of magnesium and hydrochloric acid.

• Magnesium + Hydrochloric acid → Magnesium chloride + Hydrogen

• Magnesium + Hydrochloric acid → Magnesium oxide + Water

• Magnesium + Hydrochloric acid → Magnesium sulfate + Oxygen

• Magnesium + Hydrochloric acid → Magnesium nitrate + Nitrogen

Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of magnesium and hydrochloric acid.

• Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂

• Mg + HCl → MgCl + H

• Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + 2H₂

• Mg + HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂

What gas is produced in the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

What type of compound is formed between Mg²⁺ and Cl⁻ in the reaction?

• Ionic compound

• Covalent compound

• Metallic compound

• Molecular compound

Which of the following is a product of the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid?

• Magnesium chloride

• Magnesium oxide

• Magnesium sulfate

• Magnesium nitrate