Equal volumes of H2 and O2 are placed in a balloon and then ignited. Assuming that the reaction goes to completion, which gas will remain in excess?

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

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Barrett

8 June, 09:32

Equal volumes of H2 and O2 are placed in a balloon and then ignited. Assuming that the reaction goes to completion, which gas will remain in excess?

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

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Lillianna Gordon · Answer 1

2 volumes of Hydrogen requires one volume of Oxygen

if equal amounts are placed more Hydrogen is required per volume of Oxygen so Oxygen will remain in excess

Equal volumes of H2 and O2 are placed in a balloon and then ignited. Assuming that the reaction goes to completion, which gas will remain in excess?2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

Equal volumes of H2 and O2 are placed in a balloon and then ignited. Assuming that the reaction goes to completion, which gas will remain in excess?

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O