Given the balanced equation representing a reaction: 4Al(s) + 30₂(g) → 2Al₂O,(s) How many moles of oxygen react with 12 moles of aluminum?

Anuja asked Jun 16, 2023

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Given the balanced equation representing a

reaction: 4Al(s) + 30₂(g) → 2Al₂O,(s)
How many moles of oxygen react with 12 moles of aluminum?

Anuja asked Jun 16, 2023

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From the coefficients of the equation, we see that for every 4 moles of aluminum consumed, 3 moles of oxygen are consumed.

So, the answer is (12/4)(3) = 9 moles.

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