General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305580343
Author: Steven D. Gammon, Ebbing, Darrell Ebbing, Steven D., Darrell; Gammon, Darrell Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon, Darrell D.; Gammon, Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon; Darrell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.50QP
Mercury(II) oxide is an orange-red solid with a density of 11.1 g/cm3. It decomposes when heated to give mercury and oxygen. The compound is insoluble in water (does not dissolve in water). Identify the physical and the chemical properties of mercury(II) oxide that are cited.
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General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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