A chemical reaction is described by the following equation:
[tex]Mg(OH)_2(aq)+2 HCl_{(aq)} \rightarrow MgCl_2(aq)+2 H_2 O_{(l)}[/tex]
What type of reaction is this?
Which of the statements below best describes this reaction?
A. One compound breaks down into two or more substances.
B. Two or more substances combine to form one compound.
C. A hydrocarbon combines with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
D. One of the elements in a compound is replaced.
E. Two compounds swap "partner" elements with each other.
Answer (2)
The reaction is a neutralization reaction between magnesium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid, resulting in magnesium chloride and water. The best description of the reaction from the provided options is E: Two compounds swap 'partner' elements with each other. This illustrates how the ions exchange places during the reaction.
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E ;
