The number of atoms would expect to find on the product side of the reaction between Mg and O₂ is 4 atoms
Explanation
Mg react with O₂ to produce MgO according to reaction below
2Mg +O₂ →2 MgO +heat
MgO is the product ,therefore the number of atoms in product side is
= 2 [ atoms of Mg + atoms of O]
= 2[ 1+1] = 4 atoms
Answer: 2 atoms of MgO will be there on the product side.
Explanation: We are given an element Magnesium which is highly flammable and when reacted with oxygen will follow equation:
[tex]2Mg(s)+O_2(g)\rightarrow 2MgO(s)+heat[/tex]
By Stoichiometry,
2 moles of magnesium solid reacts with 1 mole of oxygen gas to produce 2 moles of magnesium oxide solid which is white in color with the release of heat.
At the product side, 2 atoms of magnesium oxide will be present.
