The elements lithium and oxygen react explosively to from lithium oxide (Li2O). How much lithium oxide will form if 3.03 mol of lithium react?

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Adrian Long

11 December, 08:46

The elements lithium and oxygen react explosively to from lithium oxide (Li2O). How much lithium oxide will form if 3.03 mol of lithium react?

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Imani Deleon · Answer 1

The reaction equation:

2Li + O → Li₂O

Molar ratio of Li to Li₂O is:

2 : 1

So if 3.03 moles of Li are present:

2/1 = 3.03 / x

x = 1.515 moles of Li₂O will be produced.

The elements lithium and oxygen react explosively to from lithium oxide (Li2O). How much lithium oxide will form if 3.03 mol of lithium react?Answer in units of mol

The elements lithium and oxygen react explosively to from lithium oxide (Li2O). How much lithium oxide will form if 3.03 mol of lithium react?

Answer in units of mol