In order to get HgO you would need 2Hg+1O2=2HgO. Since oxygen is diatomic you need two when it stands alone causing you to need two mercuries to balance out the reactants and the product I hope this helps
<em>i think the answer is b </em>
Answer:
D. A compound can be separated into two or more elements through a chemical reaction.
Explanation:
By method of elimination, we are going t obtain the correct option.
A. A compound is made up of a single atom.
This is wrong because, a compound can contain more than one atom. An example is H2O
B. A compound is made up of many atoms that are all the same type.
This is wrong because a compound can contain atoms of different elements. An example is H2O. It contains atoms of hydrogen and oxygen.
C. A compound can be separated into two or more elements through physical processes.
This is wrong. H2O being a compound cannot be separated by ordinary physical means.
D. A compound can be separated into two or more elements through a chemical reaction.
This is the correct option.
According to the Aufbau principle, , electrons orbiting one or more atoms fill the lowest available energy levels before filling higher levels (e.g., 1s before 2s).
