Solid mercury(II) oxide decomposes when heated to produce liquid mercury and oxygen. 2HgO(s) 2Hg(l) + O₂(g)
An amount of mercury(II) oxide is placed in a vessel at a particular temperature and allowed to reach equilibrium. How could the amount of liquid mercury in the vessel be increased?
I. adding more mercury(II) oxide
II. removing some oxygen
III. increasing the volume of the vessel

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Solid mercury(II) oxide decomposes when heated to produce liquid mercury and oxygen. 2HgO(s)

2Hg(l) + O₂(g)
An amount of mercury(II) oxide is placed in a vessel at a particular temperature and allowed to reach equilibrium. How could the amount of liquid mercury in the vessel be increased?
I. adding more mercury(II) oxide
II. removing some oxygen
III. increasing the volume of the vessel

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The Answer of Solid mercury(II) oxide decomposes when heated to produce liquid mercury and oxygen. 2HgO(s) 2Hg(l) + O₂(g) An amount of mercury(II) oxide is placed in a vessel at a particular temperature and allowed to reach equilibrium. How could the amount of liquid mercury in the vessel be increased? I. adding more mercury(II) oxide II. removing some oxygen III. increasing the volume of the vessel

Solid Mercury(II) Oxide Decomposes When Heated to Produce Liquid Mercury