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  • Hydrochloric Acid & Magnesium Carbonate Reaction: Products & Equation
    When hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with magnesium carbonate (MgCO3), it produces the following:

    * Magnesium chloride (MgCl2): This is a soluble salt.

    * Carbon dioxide (CO2): This is a gas that is released as bubbles.

    * Water (H2O): This is produced as a liquid.

    The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:

    2HCl (aq) + MgCO3 (s) → MgCl2 (aq) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)

    Here's a breakdown:

    * (aq) indicates that the substance is dissolved in water (aqueous).

    * (s) indicates that the substance is a solid.

    * (g) indicates that the substance is a gas.

    * (l) indicates that the substance is a liquid.

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