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What is the balanced equation for magnesium in sulphuric acid?

Answer 1

The balanced reaction for the reaction is shown below.

#Mg + H_2SO_4 → MgSO_4 + H_2#

#Mg# has lower standard reduction potential, hence can displace hydrogen. The presence of #H_2# can be detected by bringing a burning candle over the mixture and you'll get a loud pop as the hydrogen burns in air.

This reaction is called a dissolving metal reaction and will occur between #H_2SO_4# and other metals such as zinc (#Zn#).

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Answer 2

Wyatt Adkins

The balanced equation for magnesium reacting with sulfuric acid is:

Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)

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