1. Magnesium metal reacts quantitatively with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, MgO. a. Write a balanced equation for this reaction. b. If 4.65 g of Mg and 4.65 g of O2 are allowed to react, what is the theoretical yield of MgO? c. Which reactant is left in excess? How many grams are in excess? d. If 4.65 g of MgO are produced in this experiment, then what is the percent yield?

1. Magnesium metal reacts quantitatively with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, MgO. a. Write a balanced equation for this reaction. b. If 4.65 g of Mg and 4.65 g of O2 are allowed to react, what is the theoretical yield of MgO? c. Which reactant is left in excess? How many grams are in excess? d. If 4.65 g of MgO are produced in this experiment, then what is the percent yield?

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Chapter4: Molecules, Compounds, And Chemical Reactions

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