In a reaction of an unknown metal that follows the generic reaction (unbalanced) given below, M(s) +...

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In a reaction of an unknown metal that follows the genericreaction (unbalanced) given below,

M(s) + HCl(aq) → MCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)

a. 0.0900 g of metal is reacted with 50.00 mLof 0.100 M HCl. Once the reaction is complete, the reaction mixtureis titrated with 0.1375 M NaOH. It requires 16.35 mL of NaOH toreach the endpoint. What is the molecular weight of the metal thatwas reacted?

b. What is the identity of the metal that wasreacted?

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agiven reaction isMs HClaqMCl2aq H2gBalanced reaction isMs 2HClaqMCl2aq H2gMolarity of Hcl added 0100M 0100molLVolume of HCl added 50 mL 0050LMoles    See Answer
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