Question

Explain the process used to translate the chemical equation below into a chemical equation written in words. Use details to support your answer.

MgO+C=CO(g)+Mg

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

We have to first put down the balanced reaction equation;

MgO+C------->CO2(g)+Mg

We then have to identify each specie in the reaction equation. The reactants are;

Magnesium oxide and carbon

The products are

Carbon dioxide and magnesium metal

So the word equation is as follows;

Magnesium oxide + carbon ----> carbon dioxide + magnesium

In a sentence form;

One mole of magnesium oxide reacts with one mole of carbon to yield one mole of carbon dioxide and one mole of magnesium metal.