How many moles of oxygen gas react to yield 0.600 mole water?

C5H12 (g) + 8 O2 (g) = 5 CO2 (g) + 6H2O (g)

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Isabel Santana

2 January, 10:10

How many moles of oxygen gas react to yield 0.600 mole water?

C5H12 (g) + 8 O2 (g) = 5 CO2 (g) + 6H2O (g)

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Aileen Goodwin · Answer 1

The answer to this question would be: 0.8 mole

In this reaction equation, you can determine that for every 8 mol of oxygen, there will be 6 mol of water formed. You are asked the amount of oxygen needed to make 0.6mol of water. Then the calculation should be:

0.6mole * 8/6 = 0.8mole of oxygen

How many moles of oxygen gas react to yield 0.600 mole water?C5H12 (g) + 8 O2 (g) = 5 CO2 (g) + 6H2O (g)

How many moles of oxygen gas react to yield 0.600 mole water?

C5H12 (g) + 8 O2 (g) = 5 CO2 (g) + 6H2O (g)