Answer to Question #161305 in General Chemistry for mike

Question

1) Write a full equation for the reaction between solid magnesium and a solution of zinc chloride.

2) Write a net ionic equation for this reaction.

Answer 1

1. Equation of reaction

Mg_(s) + ZnCl_(aq) ------> MgCl_(aq) + Zn_(s)

2. Ionic equation

Mg_(s) + Zn²⁺_(aq) ----> Mg²⁺_(aq) + Zn_(s)