Answer:
0.88 g
Step-by-step explanation:
The balanced reaction equation is;
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) ----------> CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
Number of moles in 2.05g of water = 2.05g/18g/mol = 0.11 moles
If 1 mole of CH4 yields 2 moles of water
x moles of CH4 yields 0.11 moles of water
2x = 0.11
x = 0.11/2
x= 0.055 moles
Molar mass of methane = 16 g/mol
Mass of methane = 16 g/mol * 0.055 moles
Mass of methane =0.88 g