When heated, mercury(II) oxide decomposes into elemental mercury and oxygen: 2 HgO(s) → 2 Hg(l) + O2(g) ΔH° = 181.6 kJ ΔS° = 216.4 J/K Estimate the temperature at which HgO should begin to decompose if the partial pressure of O2(g) is constant at 1.00 atm.

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.

hurricanes form when warm, moist air from the ocean surface quickly rises into the atmosphere and forms storm clouds and rain. when the clouds are formed, heat is released which warms the cool air in the upper regions of the atmosphere so that the cycle can continue. which two phases of the water cycle are repeated in this process?