Asked by ruth

When calcium (Ca) is mixed with hydrochloric acid (HCl), a single-displacement reaction occurs.

What will be the product or products?

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CaCl2

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Cl and H

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Ca+HCl

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CaCl2+H2

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CaCl2 + H2

Balanced equation: Ca(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + H2(g)

Calcium displaces hydrogen from hydrochloric acid, forming calcium chloride (a salt) and hydrogen gas.