Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The mole and the Avogadro constant

The mole and the Avogadro constant — practice question

When magnesium carbonate is heated, it breaks down to produce magnesium oxide and carbon dioxide, as shown. $\text{MgCO}_3 \rightarrow \text{MgO} + \text{CO}_2$ What mass of magnesium carbonate is required to produce $5.0\,\text{g}$ of magnesium oxide?

  • A$3.5\,\text{g}$
  • B$4.0\,\text{g}$
  • C$6.5\,\text{g}$
  • D$10.5\,\text{g}$

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