Question

Can you explain and read this equation 2Mg + 02 —— 2MgO

Answer 1

Magnesium + oxygen makes Magnesium Oxide.

The big numbers are for balancing the equation.

Answer 2

Here's what I get

Step-by-step explanation:

There are several ways to read your equation.

2Mg + O₂ ⟶ 2MgO

1. Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide
2. Two atoms of magnesium react with one molecule of oxygen to form one formula unit of magnesium oxide.
3. Two moles of magnesium react with one mole of oxygen to form one mole of magnesium oxide.