What is the lowest whole number ratio in which oxygen will combine with Magnesium?

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What is the lowest whole number ratio in which oxygen will combine with Magnesium?

and how did you find it, if applicable?

2007-01-11 10:18:29 · 3 answers · asked by thedeadphishphan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

3 answers

2:1:2

the way i did it was that i found the balanced chemical formula of it.
2Mg+O2= 2MgO

i think thats how u do it

2007-01-11 10:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by B9O9R9I9C9U9A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Magnesium has a +2 oxidation number and sulfur has a -2 oxidation number. There should be 1Mg to 1S.

2007-01-11 18:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by PMar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

keish... i think its 1:1.
my advice is get to school about 15 min before first hour and ask Kron for a quick review before the quiz.
i just realized i am on your account.
and this is my question.
oops.

2007-01-11 19:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋