Balancing Chemical Equations: How Much HCl is Consumed By 3.54 Mol of Mg?

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The discussion revolves around a chemistry homework question regarding the balancing of a chemical equation and the calculation of the mass of hydrochloric acid (HCl) consumed by a given amount of magnesium (Mg). The focus is on the process of balancing the equation and performing stoichiometric calculations.

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  • One participant requests help with a chemistry question involving the reaction of magnesium and hydrochloric acid.
  • Another participant inquires whether the original equation has been balanced.
  • A participant confirms that they balanced the equation before performing calculations, despite initially posting an unbalanced version.
  • A further request is made for the participant to demonstrate their calculation process.

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There is no clear consensus on the correctness of the answer provided, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the calculation and balancing of the equation.

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help with this chem question please!

Homework Statement




One reaction that produces hydrogen gas can
be represented by the unbalanced chemical
equation:

Mg(s) + HCl(aq) --> MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)

What mass of HCl is consumed by the reac-
tion of 3.54 mol of magnesium? Answer in
units of g.

is the answer 10.6 g?
 
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Did you balance the equation?
 
yes i did

i know the equation i posted is unbalanced, but when i did the calculation i balanced it first.
 
So show us how you did it...
 

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