Question
Given this equation. C3H8 + 5O2 -> CO2 + H2O.
How many moles of O2 will be needed to comepletely burn 1.75 moles of propane C3H8?
How many moles of O2 will be needed to comepletely burn 1.75 moles of propane C3H8?
Answers
DrBob222
First, balance the equation.
C3H8 + 5O2 -> 3CO2 +4H2O.
Use the coefficients to convert mols propane to mols O2 this way.
1.75 mols C3H8 x (5 mols O2/1 mol C3H8) = 1.75 x 5/1 = ?
C3H8 + 5O2 -> 3CO2 +4H2O.
Use the coefficients to convert mols propane to mols O2 this way.
1.75 mols C3H8 x (5 mols O2/1 mol C3H8) = 1.75 x 5/1 = ?