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  • Mercury(II) Oxide Decomposition: Reactants and Products Explained
    The equation you're referring to is likely the decomposition of mercury(II) oxide:

    2 HgO → 2 Hg + O₂

    In this equation:

    * Mercury(II) oxide (HgO) is the reactant. It's the substance that is being broken down.

    * Mercury (Hg) and oxygen gas (O₂) are the products. They are formed as a result of the decomposition reaction.

    So, to answer your question directly: mercury(II) oxide is the only reactant in this chemical equation.

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