Question

How many moles of mercury are produced if 24.5 moles of mercury (II) oxide decompose?

Answer 1

Answer:

24.5 moles of mercury are produced

Explanation:

The descomposition of mercury(II) oxide, occurs as follows:

2HgO → 2Hg + O₂

Where 2 moles of HgO produce 2 moles of Hg

In other words, the ratio of descomposition of HgO/Hg is 2/2 = 1:1

That means, if 24.5 moles of mercury(II) oxide descompose:

24.5 moles of mercury are produced