Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Which equation shows the reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid?

  • A$\text{Mg}(s) + 2\text{HCl}(aq) \rightarrow \text{MgCl}_2(aq) + \text{H}_2(g)$
  • B$\text{Mg}(s) + 2\text{HCl}(l) \rightarrow \text{MgCl}_2(s) + \text{H}_2(g)$
  • C$2\text{Mg}(s) + 2\text{HCl}(aq) \rightarrow 2\text{MgCl}(aq) + \text{H}_2(g)$
  • D$2\text{Mg}(s) + 2\text{HCl}(l) \rightarrow 2\text{MgCl}(s) + \text{H}_2(g)$

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