This reaction is possible also at low temperature.
When magnesium ribbon is added to hydrochloric acid, a chemical reaction occurs that releases energy in the form of heat. This reaction produces magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas, which results in an increase in temperature of the solution.
When a piece of magnesium ribbon reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, you would observe effervescence (bubbling) as hydrogen gas is released. The magnesium ribbon would dissolve in the acid, producing magnesium chloride solution. The solution may also become warm due to the exothermic nature of the reaction.
When magnesium ribbon is placed in hydrochloric acid, a chemical reaction occurs. The magnesium reacts with the hydrochloric acid to form magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas. This reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat energy.
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of hydrochloric acid (HCl) with magnesium ribbon (Mg) is: 2HCl + Mg -> MgCl2 + H2 This reaction produces magnesium chloride (MgCl2) and hydrogen gas (H2).
When hydrogen gas is bubbled through hydrochloric acid in the presence of magnesium ribbon, the reaction produces magnesium chloride salt solution and hydrogen gas. This is a single displacement reaction where magnesium displaces hydrogen in hydrochloric acid to form the products.
First of all, place bits of the magnesium into a test tube. Then pour the acid into the tube, in the meantime locking the tube with a balloon. Tighten it up and theres your stored hydrogen :)
Mg +2HCl >> MgCl2 + H2 A salt and hydrogen gas.
Submerging the magnesium ribbon in a strong acid solution like hydrochloric acid would cause it to react rapidly, producing magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas. The vigorous reaction would lead to the magnesium ribbon dissolving or disappearing within seconds.
I will assume you mean HCl (with a lower case L), which is hydrochloric acid. This will react with Mg to produce MgCl2 (magnesium chloride) and H2 (hydrogen gas)
When magnesium ribbon reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), magnesium chloride forms along with hydrogen gas being produced as a byproduct. The chemical equation for this reaction is: Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) → MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) ---> MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
Magnesium powder has a larger surface area, allowing for more contact between the magnesium and the hydrochloric acid, leading to a faster reaction. The increased surface area of the powder results in more collisions between magnesium particles and acid molecules, increasing the rate of reaction.