Can someone please explain the behavior of HCl/NaOH mixture as to why it started bubbling/dissolving when combined with Mg and with NH4Cl and why when blue litmus paper was dipped in the HCl/NaOH mixture it turned red.

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Can someone please explain the behavior of HCl/NaOH mixture as to why it started bubbling/dissolving when combined with Mg and with NH4Cl and why when blue litmus paper was dipped in the HCl/NaOH mixture it turned red.
Also can someone explain the correct behavior that is supposed to be ellcited by the HCL/NaOH mixture and why?

I would greatly appreciate it. Ive been pondering and thinking about these questions but Im stuck. Please help me.
Thanks

bobpursley · Answer

I am wondering what amounts of HCl, NaOH, and ammonium chloride? What was the purpose of the experiment? Thanks.

PZT · Answer

The purpose of the experiment was to compare the properties of an acid (0.1M) and a base (0.1M NaOH) with those of water.I used 5ml of HCl and 5ml of NaOH. All it says is a small piece of amminium chloride.I hope this helps!!