Question #317917
One of the main reactions involved in the production of iron from iron(III) oxide as found in iron ore, proceeds according to the following balanced chemical equation:Fe2O3 (s) + 3 C(s) → 2 Fe(s) + 3 CO(g)
We will consider the reaction of iron(III) oxide and carbon on a gram scale, although the same stoichiometry applies on the tonne scale.
If 22.7 g of carbon is available, what is the maximum mass of iron which can be produced when the iron(III) oxide is present in excess?
Enter your answer to three significant figures. Do not include units.
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