Given the Reaction 2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O₂(g), What Weight

question 42

Multiple Choice

Given the reaction 2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O₂(g) , what weight of elemental mercury will be obtained by the decomposition of 94.5 g of HgO?

• A) 43.8 g
• B) 78.5 g
• C) 87.5 g
• D) 175 g

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