How many grams of CO2 are produced when 2 moles of C3H8 are burned in excess oxygen?
Solution: The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of propane (C3H8) is:
C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O
According to the equation, 1 mole of C3H8 produces 3 moles of CO2. Therefore, 2 moles of C3H8 will produce:
2 moles C3H8 × (3 moles CO2 / 1 mole C3H8) = 6 moles CO2
To convert moles of CO2 to grams, we need to use the molar mass of CO2, which is 44 g/mol:
Mass of CO2 = 6 moles × 44 g/mol = 264 g
Therefore, 264 grams of CO2 are produced when 2 moles of C3H8 are burned in excess oxygen.
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