Mg + HCl Reaction: Quantifying Amounts

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Start date Sep 28, 2010
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The discussion centers on the reaction between magnesium (Mg) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) at a concentration of 3M. It clarifies that 3M refers to the concentration of HCl, which is 3 moles per liter, rather than the total amount of HCl present. To accurately quantify the amount of Mg that will react, one must consider the stoichiometry of the reaction, which is typically a 1:2 ratio of Mg to HCl.

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Sep 28, 2010

shineethings

Hi, I was wondering how much Mg will react with 3M of HCL?

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Sep 29, 2010

Borek

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3M usually means concentration - 3 moles per liter of the solution. This is not AMOUNT of the hydrochloric acid, so the question - as posted - makes no sense.

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