Question

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

Answer 1

• When dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon then magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas are formed. Magnesium vigorously reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas that burns with a pop sound.
• The word equation is as follows:
  Magnesium + dil. hydrochloric acid → Magnesium chloride + Hydrogen
• The balanced equation is as follows:

$Mg+2HCl\to MgC{I}_2+H_2$