The above equation represents the reaction process between Magnesium Oxide (MgO) and Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) to form MgCl2 (Magnesium Chloride) and H2O (water).
- Reaction conditions
The reaction occurs when the HCl acid has sufficient concentration and temperature, suitable air pressure.
- Reaction process
The reaction process takes place from left to right:
- One molecule of Magnesium Oxide reacts with two molecules of Hydrochloric Acid to form one molecule of Magnesium Chloride and one molecule of water.
- Phenomenon observed
When MgO is reacted with HCl acid, gas bubbles are observed to rise. This is due to the reaction process forming H2O and MgCl2. If the reaction takes place under experimental conditions, the solid MgO can be seen gradually dissolving and releasing heat, creating an MgCl2 solution.