• Question: To all scientists... what ahppens if you mix magnesium and hydrochloric acid? emma22

    Asked by emma22 to Pete, Rebecca, Sally on 24 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Sally Fenton

      Sally Fenton answered on 24 Jun 2010:


      I think you get magnesium chloride and hydrogen…is that right?

    • Photo: Rebecca Randell

      Rebecca Randell answered on 24 Jun 2010:


      Hi emma, i think i remember doing this at school and i think the hydrochloric acid makes the magnesium fizz. I’m not great at chemistry so you may want to check with your teacher

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