In the reaction Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) -> MgCl_2(aq) - Socratic.org
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Dec 18, 2016 · Magnesium acts as a reducing agent. In the chemical equation given to you "Mg"_ ((s)) + 2"HCl"_ ((aq)) -> "MgCl"_ (2(aq)) + "H"_ (2(g)) magnesium is a reactant, which is why you see it added to the left of the reaction arrow. Now, this chemical equation describes a redox reaction. Here magnesium metal is being oxidized to magnesium cations, "Mg"^(2+). On the …
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