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Chapter 21, Problem 65P

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QUESTION:

What is wrong with the following procedure for obtaining magnesium?

                        \(\mathrm{MgCO}_3\ \longrightarrow\mathrm{\ MgO}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_2(g)\)

        \(\mathrm{MgO}(s)+\mathrm{CO}(g)\ \longrightarrow\ \mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_2(g)\)

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QUESTION:

What is wrong with the following procedure for obtaining magnesium?

                        \(\mathrm{MgCO}_3\ \longrightarrow\mathrm{\ MgO}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_2(g)\)

        \(\mathrm{MgO}(s)+\mathrm{CO}(g)\ \longrightarrow\ \mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_2(g)\)

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The given reaction is as follows;

                                       

Magnesium carbonate is heated and produces magnesium oxide and carbondioxide.

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