Question

What are the products of a neutralization reaction between hydrologic acid (HCI) and magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)?

Answer 1

Magnesium chloride $(MgCl_2)$ and water $(H_2O)$

Explanation:

• Neutralization reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which an acid reacts with a base to produce a salt and water molecule.The general reaction for acid and base is:

         $HX+BOH\rightarrow BX+H_2O$

• Reactants of a chemical reaction is defined as the substances which take part in a chemical reaction and undergoes a chemical change. Reactants are written on left side of the arrow.

• Products are defined as the substance which are formed at the end of the chemical reaction.Products are written on the right side of the arrow.

• The balanced chemical reaction between hydrochloric acid and magnesium hydroxide is given as:

     $2HCl+Mg(OH)_2\rightarrow MgCl_2+2H_2O$

Thus the products are magnesium chloride $(MgCl_2)$ and water $(H_2O)$