Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reactions taking place when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings.

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When dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings then ferrous chloride and hydrogen gas are formed.

Dil. Hydrochloric acid + Iron → Ferrous(II) chloride + Hydrogen

$6 H C l + 3 F e \to 3 F e C l_{2} + 3 H_{2}$

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Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reactions taking place when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings.

When dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings then ferrous chloride and hydrogen gas are formed. Dil. Hydrochloric acid + Iron → Ferrous(II) chloride + Hydrogen 6HCl+3Fe→3FeCl2+3H2

When dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings then ferrous chloride and hydrogen gas are formed.

Dil. Hydrochloric acid + Iron → Ferrous(II) chloride + Hydrogen

$6 H C l + 3 F e \to 3 F e C l_{2} + 3 H_{2}$