Asked by Ashley A Padilla on Oct 01, 2024

What is the balanced form of this equation: H2 + Cl2 → HCl?

A) H2 + Cl2 → 2 HCl
B) H2 + Cl2 → H2Cl2
C) 2 H + 2 Cl → 2 HCl
D) 2 H + 2 Cl → H2Cl2

Balanced Equation

A chemical equation in which the number of atoms for each element in the reaction and the total charge are the same on the reactants side and the products side.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong corrosive acid that is a colorless or slightly yellow liquid when pure.

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