Which type of reaction occurs in the following? 2HgO(s) 2Hg(l) + O2(g)

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melomori [17]3 years ago

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A.a decomposition reaction

kotykmax [81]3 years ago

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In this reaction, reactant HgO decomposes into more than one products hence reaction is called decomposition.Hg in HgO has oxidation number of +2 whereas oxidation number of Hg in product side is zero( zero because Hg is in its elemental form) so Hg is reduced. Hence A is correct option.

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Explanation:

(a)

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(b) FeO + CO ----> Fe (s) + CO2

(c) In a pure iron metallic bond is exist between the particles of Fe. But in the form of ore metals forms ionic bond with the non-metals.

Hence the properties vary.

Yes carbon steel has greater strength than that of pure iron but retains the property of iron because no chemical reaction occurs between carbon and iron.

Mixing of carbon in iron is a type of physical change since there is no chemical reactions occur between the carbon and iron. Carbon atoms diffuses in the place between the iron atoms.

(f) One of the property of non-metals are brittleness. It is non ductile .

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