Question

How many moles of iron (Fe) will be produced from 6.20 moles of carbon monoxide (CO)

Answer 1

4.13 moles of iron (Fe) will be produced from 6.20 moles of carbon monoxide (CO)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Number of moles carbon monoxide = 6.20 moles

Step 2: The balanced equation

Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

Step 3: Calculate moles of iron (Fe)

For 1 mol Fe2O3 we need 3 moles carbon monoxide (CO)

For 6.20 moles carbon monoxide (CO) we 'll have 2/3 * 6.20 = 4.13 moles of iron (Fe)

4.13 moles of iron (Fe) will be produced from 6.20 moles of carbon monoxide (CO)

Answer 2

4.13 moles of Fe will be produced in the reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

To produce Fe from CO, we need to react Fe₂O₃ and the carbon monoxide.

The reaction is:

Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂

1 mol of iron (III) oxide react to 3 moles of carbon monoxide in order to produce 2 moles of Iron and 3 moles of carbon dioxide.

We assume, the Fe₂O₃ in excess, so we propose this rule of three

3 moles of CO can produce 2 moles of Fe

Therefore 6.20 moles of CO will produce (6.20 . 2)/3 = 4.13 moles of Fe