Question

Verify the following chemical equation is balanced

TiO₂ + 3C → Ti + 2CO
If you begin with 36 grams of carbon, how many moles of C does that make?
a. 5
b. 2
c. 4
d. 3

Answer 1

36 grams of carbon is equivalent to approximately 3 moles of C. Therefore, the correct option is D. 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the number of moles of carbon (C) from 36 grams, we need to use the molar mass of carbon. Carbon has a molar mass of 12.01 grams/mol. Therefore, 36 grams of carbon is equivalent to:

36 grams / 12.01 grams/mol = 2.998 moles (approximately 3 moles of C)

So, the correct answer is d. 3.