Mercury (II) oxide decomposes to mercury and oxygen. In the chemical equation below, what is the subscript, x, on the oxygen equal to? ------------- 2 HgO --> 2 Hg + O-x-

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Extraeee · Answer 1 · 2019-01-03T16:13:08+0000

The correct subscript for the reaction would be two. Oxygen gas exists as a diatomic molecule in nature. Also, the subscript two would balance the reaction. In balancing reactions, it is important that the atoms on each side of the reaction is equal.

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