What happens when an acid reacts with a metal such as magnesium?

Question

anonymous · Answer

The acid is converted to a base.

       The temperature decreases.

       The metal becomes polished and shiny.

       A chemical reaction occurs.

I think D.

anonymous · Answer

3. Which type of reaction occurs between an acid and a base and results in the formation of a salt and water?
       neutralization reaction

       base-dissociation reaction

       acid-dissociation reaction

       strong acid-weak base reaction

C?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Not quite. The, I guess, ideal reaction between an acid and a base will form salt and water. Since the reaction you described is "ideal", as in both the acid and the base were strong enough to react, which do you think it is?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

The first question, I'm not too sure about, sorry.

abb0t · Answer

Mg$^{2+}$ + HCl $\rightarrow$