Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The mole and the Avogadro constant

The mole and the Avogadro constant — practice question

The equation for the reaction between magnesium and oxygen is shown here. $\text{2Mg} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{2MgO}$ In an experiment, $6.0\,\text{g}$ of magnesium reacts with excess oxygen. Which mass of magnesium oxide, $\text{MgO}$, is formed?

  • A$10\,\text{g}$
  • B$20\,\text{g}$
  • C$40\,\text{g}$
  • D$80\,\text{g}$

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