This equation describes the reaction of 2 moles of mercury(II) chloride (Hg2Cl2) decomposing into 4 moles of mercury (Hg) and 2 moles of chlorine (Cl2).
- Reaction conditions:
This reaction occurs when heated.
- Reaction process:
When heated, mercury(II) chloride decomposes into mercury and chlorine. Specifically, each molecule of Hg2Cl2 decomposes into two molecules of mercury and one molecule of chlorine.
- Phenomena occurring:
When the reaction occurs, you will see the mercury(II) chloride transition from a solid state to gaseous mercury and chlorine gas.