Question

C15H30 is a hydrocarbon that reacts with oxygen gas to give carbon dioxide and water.
Calculate the mass of water (grams) formed when 859.64 grams of the hydrocarbon reacts with the oxygen gas.

can someone please show me how this is done thanks

Answer 1

Here is an solved example problem of stoichiometry that I've posted. Just follow the steps.
http://www.jiskha.com/science/chemistry/stoichiometry.html