Write the balanced chemical reaction for the following and identify the type of reaction in each case. (A) Magnesium(a)+Iodine(g)→Magnesiumiodide(s) (B) Zinc(s)+Hydrochloricacid(aq)→Zincchloride(aq)+Hydrogen(g)
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Solution
(A) 2Mg(s)+I2(g)→2MgI(s)
It is a combination reaction.
(B) Zn(s)+2HCl→ZnCl2(aq)+H2(g)
It is a displacement reaction in which the more reactive metal Zn displaces hydrogen.