Consider the reaction below. mg(s) + 2hcl(aq) mc019-1.jpg h2(g) + mgcl2(aq) what is the most likely effect of an increase in pressure on this reaction? the reactant surface area increases. the reaction rate decreases. the reaction is not affected at all. the reaction stops completely.

1) Reaction:

Mg(s) + 2HCl (aq) > H2(g) + MgCl2(aq)

2) Analysis

An increase in pressure affects directly the rate of reaction involving reactiong gases. Changing the pressure where there are only solids or liquids does not affect the rate of reaction.

This reaction is not an equilibrium, the reaction is only forward. So, the reacting components, Mg(s) and HCl(aq) are a solid and a liquid.

Therefore, the reaction is not affected by the change in pressure.

the reaction is not affected at all.

Only one reactant yields 2 or more products. meaning you will only have 1 product and it will break down into 2 or more products. eg. h2o -> h2 + o2