When aluminum, Al, metal is dipped in an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid, HCl, hydrogen gas, H2, is produced with the formation of an aluminum chloride, AlCl3, solution. Write the balanced chemical equation showing the phases of reactants and products.
how would you write out the balanced formula?
Thanks!

Question

When aluminum, Al, metal is dipped in an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid, HCl, hydrogen gas, H2, is produced with the formation of an aluminum chloride, AlCl3, solution. Write the balanced chemical equation showing the phases of reactants and products. 
how would you write out the balanced formula?
Thanks!

zpupster · Answer

2Al(s) + 6HCL(aq) --------------> 2AlCl3(aq) + 3H2(g)

balanced and with the phases of the products and reactants