Consider the Reaction of Magnesium Metal with Hydrochloric Acid to Produce

question 31

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction of magnesium metal with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas. If 4.52 mol of magnesium and 4.52 mol of hydrochloric acid are reacted, how many moles of hydrogen gas are produced?

• A) 9.04 mol
• B) 2.26 mol
• C) 4.52 mol
• D) 6.52 mol
• E) none of these

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