When heated, mercury (II) oxide (HgO) decomposes to give O2 gas. 2 HgO (s) → 2 Hg (l) + O2 (g) What pressure of oxygen gas collected in atmospheres in a 100 mL container at 22oC can be produced from the complete decomposition of 1.25 g HgO?

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When heated, mercury (II) oxide (HgO) decomposes to give O2 gas.

2 HgO (s) → 2 Hg (l) + O2 (g)

What pressure of oxygen gas collected in atmospheres in a 100 mL container at 22oC can be produced from the complete decomposition of 1.25 g HgO?

 
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