Is This Chemical Equation Balanced? Mg(OH)₂ + 2 HCl →

question 63

Multiple Choice

Is this chemical equation balanced? Mg(OH) ₂ + 2 HCl → MgCl₂ + 2 H₂O

• A) No.The number of magnesiums in the reactants is different from the number in the products.
• B) No.The number of hydrogens in the reactants is different from the number in the products.
• C) No.The number of oxygens in the reactants is different from the number in the products.
• D) No.The number of chlorines in the reactants is different from the number in the products.
• E) Yes.The same number of each type of atom is present in the reactants and products.