magnesium and oxygen combine in the ratio of 3:2 to form magnesium oxide. how much oxygen is required to react completely with 10g of magnesium
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This problem can be solved using the Law of chemical combination.
Ratio of magnesium to oxygen = 3:2
Let the amount of oxygen be x
Now,
3:2 = 10:x
3/2 = 10/x
x = 10 x 2/3 = 20/3
Hence, 20/3 g of oxygen is required.
Ratio of magnesium to oxygen = 3:2
Let the amount of oxygen be x
Now,
3:2 = 10:x
3/2 = 10/x
x = 10 x 2/3 = 20/3
Hence, 20/3 g of oxygen is required.
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