Question

How many moles of water would be produced from 3 moles of oxygen in the following reaction? Don’t forget to include units in your answer.

Answer 1

6moles of water

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Number of moles of oxygen = 3moles

Reaction equation:

2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O

Unknown:

Number of moles of water formed = ?

Solution:

To solve this problem;

compare the number of moles in the reaction.

1 mole of oxygen gas will produce 2 mole of water

3 moles of oxygen gas will produce 3 x 2 = 6moles of water.