Question: A certain metal oxide has the formula MO where M denotes the metal. A 59.38-g sample of the compound is strongly heated in an atmosphere

 A certain metal oxide has the formula MO where M denotes

A certain metal oxide has the formula MO where M denotes the metal. A 59.38-g sample of the compound is strongly heated in an atmosphere of hydrogen to remove oxygen as water molecules. At the end, 51.71g of the metal is left over. If O has an atomic mass of 16.00amu, calculate the atomic mass of M and identify the element. amu Mg Ag Zn Cd Hg Cu Fe

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