Question

How many moles of O2 are required to react with 2.4 mol of H2 ?

Please explain your answer, I’m really trying to understand the concept!!!

Answer 1

1.2 moles

Step-by-step explanation:

this is the balanced equation for the reaction of oxygen (O2) and hydrogen (H2), usually we don't write the 1 in front of O2

2H₂ + 10₂ → 2H₂O

the molar ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2 : 1

we are trying to react with 2.4 mol of H2 so the moles of O2 is half the number of moles of H2 = 2.4 ÷ 2 = 1.2 mol

another way to think of it:

2H₂ + 10₂

2 : 1

2.4 mol : x mol

to get from 2 to 2.4 multiply by 1.2, so do the same to the other side

1 × 1.2 = 1.2 mol