At 650 K, the reaction MgCO3 (s) = MgO(s) + CO2 (g) has K= 0.042. A 10.0-L container at 650 K has 1.0 g of MgO(s) and CO2 at P = 0.0260 bar. The container is then compressed to a volume of 0.100 L. Find the mass of MgCO3 that is formed.

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At 650 K, the reaction MgCO3 (s) = MgO(s) + CO2 (g) has K= 0.042. A 10.0-L container at 650 K has 1.0 g of MgO(s) and CO2 at P = 0.0260 bar. The container is then compressed to a volume of 0.100 L.

Find the mass of MgCO3 that is formed.

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