Answer:
58.0 g of MgO
Explanation:
in a perfect world, 70 g, however we don't live in a perfect world
The equation of reaction
2Mg + O₂ --> 2MgO
first find which element is limiting:
35 g x 1 mol/24.3 g of Mg x 2 mol of MgO/ 2 mole of Mg = 1.44 moles of MgO
35 g x 1 mol/32g of Mg x 2 mol of MgO/ 1 mole of O₂ = 2.1875 moles of MgO
This means Mg is the limiting factor, so you will be using this moles to find grams of MgO
1.44 mols of MgO x 40.3 g of MgO/ 1 mol = 58.0 g of MgO
