Problem: How would you balance the following equation: Mg + O2 → MgO?
FREE Expert Solution
We´re asked to balance the given reaction between Magnesium (Mg) and Oxygen (O2).
Before balancing the chemical reaction, let’s analyze the number of each element in reactants and products.
Unbalanced Chemical Reaction:
Mg(s) + O2(g) → MgO(s)
Reactants Products
Mg 1 Mg 1
O 2 O 1
Problem Details
How would you balance the following equation: Mg + O2 → MgO?
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