In the reaction 2 HgO(s) ---> 2 Hg (l) + O2(g) we measure the evolution of gas to determine the rate of reaction. At the beginning of the reaction (at 0 minutes), 0.020 L of O2 is present. After 15 minutes the volume of O2 is 0.35 L. What is the rate of reaction in L/min?

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In the reaction 2 HgO(s) ---> 2 Hg (l) + O2(g) we measure the evolution of gas to determine the rate of reaction. At the beginning of the reaction (at 0 minutes), 0.020 L of O2 is present. After 15 minutes the volume of O2 is 0.35 L. What is the rate of reaction in L/min?

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