Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The mole and the Avogadro constant

The mole and the Avogadro constant — practice question

The equation represents the thermal decomposition of magnesium carbonate ($M_r = 84$). $\text{MgCO}_3 \rightarrow \text{MgO} + \text{CO}_2$ What mass of magnesium oxide is produced when $21.0\,\text{g}$ of magnesium carbonate is completely decomposed?

  • A$1.9\,\text{g}$
  • B$4.0\,\text{g}$
  • C$10.0\,\text{g}$
  • D$40.0\,\text{g}$

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