2Mg s O g 2MgO s A college chemistry student is performing

Last updated: 5/9/2023

2Mg s O g 2MgO s A college chemistry student is performing this reaction in a lab where magnesium is burned and combines with oxygen from the air to produce magnesium oxide The students burns 2 92 g of Mg and there is excess oxygen from the air They incorrectly calculated that the mass of magnesium oxide produced was 2 42 g Here is their work 2 92 g 40 3 g 24 3 g 1 mol 1 mol 2 mol X X 1 mol X 2 42 g 1 What did the student do wrong There is an error in their work Explain specifically what part is incorrect 2 pts 2 What recommendation s would you give to the student regarding showing their work There is an improvement that can be made to help them avoid this mistake in the future 2 pts