Hydrogen gas can be produced by the reaction of magnesium metal with hydrochloric acid according to the following equation: Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) > MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)  How many grams of Magnesium chloride are formed when 6.00 grams of HCl reacts with 5.00 grams of Mg? (Answer to one decimal place)  grams of Magnesium chloride What is the limiting reactant? HCl or Mg?

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Hydrogen gas can be produced by the reaction of magnesium metal with hydrochloric acid according to the following equation:

Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) > MgCl2(aq) + H2(g) 

How many grams of Magnesium chloride are formed when 6.00 grams of HCl reacts with 5.00 grams of Mg? (Answer to one decimal place)

 grams of Magnesium chloride

What is the limiting reactant? HCl or Mg? 

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