When a piece of iron is desovled in hydrochloric acid are the iron atoms destroyed?
no. the iron atoms become ionized from a neutral state. meaning they give up electrons, and form +2 or +3 charges. Only ionized metals and nonmetals can dissolve in solution. If they are neutral, then they are solid (such as iron ore). Iron ore is neutral on a dry paper. However as soon as it gets in contact with HCl, it gets ionized and dissolves.
No, the Fe in the reactants is the same as the Fe in the product.Conservation of Matter (Mass). Fe + 2HCl FeCl2 + H2.
