Question

Use stoichiometry to determine how many moles of O2 are needed

to completely react with 2.25 moles of C3H8. Please show your work

Answer 1

11.25 moles of O₂.

Step-by-step explanation:

We'll begin by writing the balanced equation for the reaction. This is illustrated below:

C₃H₈ + 5O₂ —> 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

From the balanced equation above,

1 mole of C₃H₈ reacted with 5 moles of O₂.

Finally, we shall determine the number of mole of O₂ needed to react with 2.25 moles of C₃H₈. This can be obtained as follow:

From the balanced equation above,

1 mole of C₃H₈ reacted with 5 moles of O₂.

Therefore, 2.25 moles of C₃H₈ will react with = 2.25 × 5 = 11.25 moles of O₂.

Thus, 11.25 moles of O₂ is needed for the reaction.