Faiien said:So I'm taking chemistry again after a five hear hiatus from the topic and I would really appreciate an explanation on a certain formula.
magnesium +oxygen forms magnesium oxide
Mg+O2=MgO
My question is, what happened to the 1 of the oxygen atoms?
Shouldn't it be MgO2?
Faiien said:magnesium +oxygen forms magnesium oxide
Mg+O2=MgO
My question is, what happened to the 1 of the oxygen atoms?
Shouldn't it be MgO2?
Borek said:All three formulas are correct. However, this is just a skeletal reaction equation, that is - it contains correct formulas, but it is not yet correct otherwise.
No, formula is correct and it shouldn't be modified. Where is the oxygen? Reaction should be balanced - that is, you should add stoichiometric coefficients so that number of atoms of all elements on both sides is identical:
2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO
Now everything is OK.
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Yes its right. But i was not sure what you were asking in the original question:)
The chemical formula for magnesium oxide is MgO, which means it is made up of one magnesium atom and one oxygen atom.
Magnesium oxide is formed by the reaction of magnesium metal with oxygen gas. This reaction is highly exothermic, meaning it releases a large amount of heat.
Magnesium oxide is a white, odorless solid with a high melting point of 2,852°F (1,566°C). It is insoluble in water but can react with acids to form magnesium salts.
Magnesium oxide has a variety of uses, including as a refractory material in furnace linings, in the production of cement, and as a component in some medicines and supplements.
Magnesium oxide is naturally present in the Earth's crust and plays a crucial role in many biological and geological processes. It also acts as a neutralizing agent in acid rain, helping to reduce its harmful effects on the environment.