Mercury(II) oxide, HgO, is decomposed upon heating according to this equation. 2HgO(s) ⇌ 2Hg(l) + O2 — Equilibrium Chemistry Question
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Mercury(II) oxide, HgO, is decomposed upon heating according to this equation.
2HgO(s) ⇌ 2Hg(l) + O2(g)
What is the equilibrium expression for this process?
A.
[VISUAL] K = [Hg]^2 [O2] / [HgO]^2
B.
[VISUAL] K = [Hg] [O2] / [HgO]
C.
[VISUAL] K = [Hg] [O2]
D.✓ Correct
[VISUAL] K = [O2]
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