Assume that magnesium would act atom-for-atom the same as copper in this experiment. How many grams of magnesium would have been

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used in the reaction if one gram of silver were produced? The atomic mass of magnesium is 24.31 g/mol.

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Goshia [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-13T07:28:11+03:00

Answer:

0.1127 grams of Mg is used to produce one gram of silver

Explanation:

Write a balanced equation

Mg(s) +2Ag + (aq) --> $Mg^{2+}$ (aq) + 2Ag(s)

The atomic mass of magnesium is 24.31 g/mol and the atomic mass of silver is 107.84g/mol

1 g Ag of silver is produced from [(1 mol Mg)(24.31 g/mol)] /[ (2mol Ag)(107.84g/mol)]

1 g Ag of silver is produced from 0.1127 grams of Mg

0.1127 grams of Mg is used to produce one gram of silver