Answer:
Theoretical yield of CO₂ is 66 g
Step-by-step explanation:
We'll begin by writing the balanced equation for the reaction. This is illustrated:
C + O₂ —> CO₂
Next, we shall determine the mass of C that reacted and the mass of CO₂ produced from the balanced equation. This can be obtained as follow:
Molar mass of C = 12 g/mol
Mass of C from the balanced equation = 1 × 12 = 12 g
Molar mass of CO₂ = 12 + (16×2)
= 12 +32
= 44 g/mol
Mass of CO₂ from the balanced equation = 1 × 44 = 44 g
SUMMARY:
From the balanced equation above,
12 g of C reacted to produce 44 g of CO₂.
Finally, we shall determine the theoretical yield of CO₂. This can be obtained as follow:
From the balanced equation above,
12 g of C reacted to produce 44 g of CO₂.
Therefore, 18 g of C will react to produce = (18 × 44)/12 = 66 g of CO₂.
Thus, the theoretical yield of CO₂ is 66 g.