You are asked to make 10 moles of iron (Fe) from iron oxide (fe203) and excess carbon monoxide (CO).

Fe203 (s) + 3CO (g) - - 2Fe (I) + 3CO2 (g)

How many moles of iron oxide must you use?

5 moles

2 moles

10 moles

3 moles

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Lea

1 October, 21:16

You are asked to make 10 moles of iron (Fe) from iron oxide (fe203) and excess carbon monoxide (CO).

Fe203 (s) + 3CO (g) - - 2Fe (I) + 3CO2 (g)

How many moles of iron oxide must you use?

5 moles

2 moles

10 moles

3 moles

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Marianna Patrick · Answer 1

5 moles.

think about the ratio of moles of iron oxide (Fe2O3) and iron (Fe) in that balanced chemical equation, which is 1:2, respectively. if there are 10 moles of Fe, you would divide that by 2 to get the number of moles of Fe2O3.

You are asked to make 10 moles of iron (Fe) from iron oxide (fe203) and excess carbon monoxide (CO).Fe203 (s) + 3CO (g) - - 2Fe (I) + 3CO2 (g)How many moles of iron oxide must you use?5 moles2 moles10 moles3 moles

You are asked to make 10 moles of iron (Fe) from iron oxide (fe203) and excess carbon monoxide (CO).

Fe203 (s) + 3CO (g) - - 2Fe (I) + 3CO2 (g)

How many moles of iron oxide must you use?

5 moles

2 moles

10 moles

3 moles