Question

How many moles of Al will be consumed when 0.400 mol of Al2O3 are produced in

the following equation?
4A1+302 -> 2A1203
A)
0.200 mol
B) 0.400 mol
C) 0.800 mol
D) 0.600 mol

Answer 1

C) 0.800 mol

Step-by-step explanation:

• 4Al + 3O₂ → 2Al₂O₃

In order to convert from moles of Al₂O₃ into moles of Al, we'll need to use the stoichiometric coefficients, using a conversion factor that has Al₂O₃ moles in the denominator and Al moles in the numerator:

• 0.400 mol Al₂O₃ *
  `(4molAl)/(2molAl_2O_3)` = 0.800 mol Al

So the correct answer is option C).