Here's the balanced chemical equation for the reaction:
MgO(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂O(l)
Explanation:
* Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a basic oxide.
* Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid.
* When a base reacts with an acid, it undergoes a neutralization reaction, producing salt and water.
* In this case, the magnesium from MgO combines with the chloride ions from HCl to form magnesium chloride (MgCl₂), which is a salt.
* The hydrogen ions (H+) from HCl combine with the oxide ions (O²-) from MgO to form water (H₂O).
