Chemistry · May / June 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 9
A piece of magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. The resulting solution is then evaporated leaving a solid residue of magnesium chloride. Which statement is correct?
- AA covalent solid is formed in this process.
- BEach chlorine atom gains one electron in this process.
- CEach magnesium atom loses only one electron in this process.
- DMolecules of an element are formed during the reaction.
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Correct answer: D. Molecules of an element are formed during the reaction.
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