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How many molecules of carbon dioxide are created when 16 molecules of propane react in the following

unbalanced equation?
C3H3 +02— CO2+ H20

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Answer:

48 molecules of CO₂

Step-by-step explanation:

I think you made a mistake in your question. The formula for propane is C₃H₈, not C₃H₃. But, I will give you the answer for both cases.

For C₃H₃:

First you have to balance the equation.

4 C₃H₃ + 15 O₂ ⇒ 12 CO₂ + 6 H₂O

Next, you need to use the mole ratios between C₃H₃ and CO₂ to find the amount of molecules of CO₂ you will produce with the given amount of C₃H₃.

(16 mol's C₃H₃) × (12 mol's CO₂/4 mol's C₃H₃) = 48 mol's CO₂

You will get 48 molecules of CO₂.

For C₃H₈:

Balance the equation.

C₃H₈ + 5 O₂ ⇒ 3 CO₂ + 4 H₂O

Use the mole ratios between C₃H₈ and CO₂.

(16 mol's C₃H₈) × (3 mol's CO₂/1 mol's C₃H₈) = 48 mol's CO₂

You will get 48 molecules of CO₂ for this equation as well.

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