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What would happen if you mix hydrochloric acid and magnesium carbonate?

Alex Zorach  Follow

unless you mention the conc of soln, the problem can’t be solved

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Charlie  Follow

Hydrochloric and magnesium carbonate ….

When any carbonate or bicarbonate salt is combined with an acid you can expect to see bubbles of carbon dioxide, CO2, being given off.

MgCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

Magnesium carbonate is insoluble in water, but reacts with acid. There will be produced a solution of magnesium chloride. There will be “fizzing” as CO2 gas is produced. Water is also produced, but you can’t see that.

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