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Fe + 2HCl --> FeCl2 + H2
Because the iron is being oxidized, giving an electron(s) to the reducing agent, chlorine ( Fe oxidized, FeCl2, reduced ). What you see above is a standard ionic reaction between a metal and a strong acid that produces a salt, iron chloride, and hydrogen gas.
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What happes when you put hydrochloric acid in a iron container?
the hydrochloric acid will dissolve the container and the acid will turn from green to brown
Does hydrochloric acid need air to react with iron?
No, hydrochloric acid does not need air to react with iron. When hydrochloric acid reacts with iron, you will notice the reaction because of the bubbling.
Will hydrochloric acid dissolve hematite?
Yes, it will
Does barium sulfate dissolve in hydrochloric acid?
no
Will hydrochloric acid dissolve magnetite?
Yes
What happes when you put hydrochloric acid in a iron container?
the hydrochloric acid will dissolve the container and the acid will turn from green to brown
Will hydrochloric acid dissolve polyester?
No
Does hydrochloric acid need air to react with iron?
No, hydrochloric acid does not need air to react with iron. When hydrochloric acid reacts with iron, you will notice the reaction because of the bubbling.
Will hydrochloric acid dissolve hematite?
Yes, it will
Does barium sulfate dissolve in hydrochloric acid?
no
Will hydrochloric acid dissolve magnetite?
Yes
Does brass dissolve in hydrochloric acid?
Yes it will dissolve liberating H2 gas.
Will Hydrochloric acid dissolve silver?
Yes it will dissolve liberating H2 gas.
Will silver dissolve in hydrochloric acid?
Yes it will dissolve liberating H2 gas.
A piece of iron is placed in hydrochloric acid what are the products?
When a piece of iron is placed in hydrochloric acid, the products are Iron (II) chloride and hydrogen gas.
What acid eats iron?
Hydrochloric acid does a superior job of 'eating' iron.
How does it show if iron reacts with hydrochloric acid?
hydrochloric acid reacts with iron when it starts bubbling , magnesium reacts more though .
