Question

Predict the outcome of this reaction. Balancing doesn't matter. Mg + H2O -->

Answer 1

Answer:

MgO + H₂

Explanation:

The products of reaction is MgO  and hydrogen gas.

This is a single displacement reaction.

In this reaction, the possibility of the reaction is determined by position of the atoms on the activity series.

 Mg is higher than H on the activity series, so it is more reactive and it then displaces the hydrogen in water;

            Mg + H₂O → MgO + H₂