Mercury (II) oxide decomposes to mercury and oxygen. In the chemical equation below, what is the subscript, x, on the oxygen equ

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Butoxors [25]

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Mercury (II) oxide decomposes to mercury and oxygen. In the chemical equation below, what is the subscript, x, on the oxygen equ

al to? ------------- 2 HgO --> 2 Hg + O-x-

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sertanlavr [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-17T01:25:30+03:00

sertanlavr [38]2 years ago

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The correct subscript for the reaction would be two. Oxygen gas exists as a diatomic molecule in nature. Also, the subscript two would balance the reaction. In balancing reactions, it is important that the atoms on each side of the reaction is equal.