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e-lub [12.9K]3 years ago

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Answer:

2Mg(s) +O₂(g) → 2MgO(s)

Explanation:

Mg(s) +O₂(g) → MgO(s)

When a chemical equation is balanced, the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the arrow. We usually balance O and H last.

In this case, the number of Mg atoms is equal on both sides. Thus, let's move on to balance the O atoms. On the left side, there are 2 O atoms, while there is only 1 O atom on the left side. Thus, write a '2' in front of MgO.

Mg(s) +O₂(g) → 2MgO(s)

Now, the number of Mg atoms is not equal. Write a '2' in front of Mg to balance it.

2Mg(s) +O₂(g) → 2MgO(s)

The equation is now balanced with 2 Mg atoms and 2 O atoms on each side.

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