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DarthRoni
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I am confused as to why this happens when magnesium is introduced into a hydrochloric acid solution:
$$2HCl_(aq) + Mg(s) \rightarrow H_2(g) + MgCl_2(aq)$$
I understand that the magnesium will form an ionic bond with chlorine and then quickly dissolve. However, I don't understand why the hydrogen is affected at all. Furthermore the hydrogen ions are positively charged so how could they possibly bond ?
$$2HCl_(aq) + Mg(s) \rightarrow H_2(g) + MgCl_2(aq)$$
I understand that the magnesium will form an ionic bond with chlorine and then quickly dissolve. However, I don't understand why the hydrogen is affected at all. Furthermore the hydrogen ions are positively charged so how could they possibly bond ?