When magnesium metal and an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid combine, they produce an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas. Using the equation, Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g), if 24.3 g of Mg and 75.0 g of HCl are allowed to react, calculate the mass of H2 that is produced.

Question

When magnesium metal and an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid combine, they produce an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas. Using the equation, Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq)  MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g), if 24.3 g of Mg and 75.0 g of HCl are allowed to react, calculate the mass of H2 that is produced.

anonymous · Answer

First find out how many moles of each reactant you have. Using the mole ratio in the balanced equation, determine the limiting reagent.