This is what happens when Mg is added to the hydrochloric and acetic acid.
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The magnesium metal is in the balloons.
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2 M |
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2 M |
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Shaking the magnesium into the flasks starts the reaction.
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2 M
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2 M |
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After a few seconds the balloon on the flask filled with HCl starts to fill with hydrogen.
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2 M
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2 M
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At the end of the reactions both acids produce the same amount of hydrogen. |
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2 M
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Which reacts faster with magnesium, 2 M HCl or 2 M acetic acid?

