Question

Observe the reaction given below and identify the missing product from the options given.

Magnesium + Hydrochloric acid $\to$ Magnesium chloride + ?

a. Hydrogen
b. Chlorine
c. Nitrogen
d. Oxygen

[1 mark]

Answer 1

The correct option is a. Hydrogen. [1 mark]

Acids react with metals to form salt along with hydrogen gas. Here, magnesium is reacting with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium chloride along with hydrogen gas.