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Question 11

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Using the formula 2H202 --> 2H2O + O2, if 7.30 moles of peroxide are
decomposed, how many moles of oxygen will be formed?

User Hans Lub
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Answer:

3.65 mol O₂

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: RxN

2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂

Step 2: Define

Given - 7.30 mol H₂O₂

Solve - x mol O₂

Step 3: Stoichiometry


7.30 \hspace{3} mol \hspace{3} H_2O_2(\frac{1 \hspace{3} mol \hspace{3} O_2}{2 \hspace{3} mol \hspace{3} H_2O_2} ) = 3.65 mol O₂

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