Consider the chemical reaction described as
Mercury(II)oxide
Mercury + oxygen.
Identify the reactant(s)in this example.
A)heat
B)mercury + oxygen
C)mercury(I
I)oxide
D)mercury
E)oxygen

Question

Consider the chemical reaction described as
Mercury(II)oxide 
Mercury + oxygen.
Identify the reactant(s)in this example.
A)heat 
B)mercury + oxygen 
C)mercury(I
I)oxide 
D)mercury 
E)oxygen

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reactant(s) in this example are the substances that are being combined to undergo a chemical reaction. In this case, the reactant is mercury(II)oxide. Heat is not a substance and cannot be considered a reactant. Mercury and oxygen are the products that are formed as a result of the reaction.

Consider the Chemical Reaction Described as