Answer to Question #262465 in Chemistry for nic

Question

0.5 moles of carbon is burned completely in oxygen. How many moles of carbon dioxide are produced?

Answer 1

Solution:

Balanced chemical equation:

C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g)

According to stoichiometry:

1 mol of C produces 1 mol of CO₂

Thus, 0.5 mol of C produces:

(0.5 mol C) × (1 mol CO₂ / 1 mol C) = 0.5 mol CO₂

Answer: 0.5 mol of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is produced.