Question

Given 5 Moles of H20. how many moles of O, are produced. Use the following Equation

2H2+O2->2H2O

Answer 1

Moles O2 required : 2.5

Further explanation

Given

Reaction

2H2+O2->2H2O

Required

Moles of O2

Solution

The reaction coefficient in a chemical equation shows the mole ratio of the reacting compounds (reactants or products)

From the equation, mol ratio of H2O : O2 = 2 : 1, so moles O2 :

= 1/2 x mol H2O

= 1/2 x 5 moles

= 2.5 moles