asked 117k views
4 votes
determine the type of the following chemical reaction: Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq)——-> H2(g) + MgCl2(aq) a. single replacement reaction b. decomposition reaction c. combination reaction d. double replacement reaction

asked
User Ozrix
by
8.4k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

a. single replacement reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq)——-> H2(g) + MgCl2(aq)

Mg replaces H, so this is a single replacement reaction.

answered
User Hfingler
by
7.6k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.