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In the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, is 18 g of water produced when 9 g of oxygen is fully reacted?

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No, the mass of H2O that will be produced by 9g oxygen = 10.14 g, NOT 18 g.

Step-by-step explanation

Given:

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

mass of oxygen = 9 g

Required: If the mass of H2O that will be produced by oxygen will be 18g

Solution:

Step 1: Find the number of moles of Oxygen

n = m/M where n is the moles, m is the mass and M is the molar mass

n = 9g/31.998g/mol

n = 0.281 mol

Step 2: Use the stoichiometry to find the moles of H2O

The molar ratio between H2O and O2 is 2:1

Therefore moles of H2O = 0.281 x 2 = 0.563 mol

Step 3: Calculate the mass of water from the moles

m = n x M

m = 0.563 x 18.02 g/mol

m = 10.14 g

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