Is the Balanced Equation for the Reaction Between Mg and HCl MgCl + H?

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The balanced equation for the reaction between magnesium (Mg) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) is Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2. This reaction produces magnesium chloride (MgCl2) and diatomic hydrogen gas (H2). The discussion emphasizes the typical products of a metal reacting with an acid, specifically highlighting the formation of a salt and hydrogen gas.

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How do u balance Mg + HCl?

is it MgCl + H?
 
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Chemistry! I was thinking physics, and seeing Mg didn't help. :)

Think about it - you have a metal reacting with an acid. What are the products of something like that? And how often do you see monatomic hydrogen wandering around?
 
Hint: acid + metal -> salt + water.
 

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