Many possible reactions involve oxygen and mercury, contingent<\/a> on the conditions in which they occur. For example, one reaction that could occur is the creation of mercury (II) oxide, also known as mercuric dioxide, a yellow or red solid compound.<\/p>\n The chemical equation that is balanced for the reaction of oxygen and mercury that results in the oxide of mercury (II) oxide can be described as:<\/p>\n 2Hg + O2 – 2HgO<\/p>\n It is one example of a synthesis reaction in which two or more substances or elements combine to create a complex compound. In this instance, oxygen and mercury combine to make the mercury (II) oxide.<\/p>\n Hg + O 2 – HgO<\/p>\n Word equation: Mercury + oxygen gas – Mercury (II) oxide<\/i><\/p>\n A Chemical Reaction Type: We are dealing with a mixed reaction for this chemical reaction<\/i>.<\/p>\n Balance Methodologies: To make sure you balance this equation, it’s best to start by changing the coefficient in front of HgO.<\/p>\n It is a reaction that occurs due to both the mercury (Hg) together with the oxygen gas (O2) combining to form Mercury (II) oxide (MgO).<\/p>\n In balancing chemical equations, the goal is to get equal amounts<\/a> of each kind of atom on both sides.<\/p>\n Change only your coefficient (these correspond to the amount found in the front of the substances).<\/p>\n Never alter the subscripts (the small numbers following elements).<\/p>\nHow To Balance:<\/h3>\n