Magnesium metal can react in the presence of oxygen gas to

Last updated: 7/10/2022

Magnesium metal can react in the presence of oxygen gas to produce magnesium oxide. A sample of 41.23 g of magnesium metal was reacted with 20.65 g of oxygen gas resulting in the production of 10.66 g of magnesium oxide. What was the percent yield of this reaction? a. 15.6% b. 22.3% c. 100% d. 20.5% e. 19.5%