Question

How does the law of conservation of mass apply to this reaction: Mg + HCI + H2 MgClz?
O The equation needs to be balanced. There are fewer hydrogen atoms in the equation than magnesium or chlorine.
© Only the hydrogen needs to be balanced. There are equal numbers of magnesium and chiorine.
Hydrogen and chlorine need to be balanced. There is an equal amount of magnesium on each side
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Answer 1

It’s the first answer - ie the equation needs to be balanced.

You can’t just look at the individual elements. To balance the equation, Magnesium will be part of the balancing and hence you will be adding Magnesium to both sides of the equation etc