Answer:
4.14 x 10²⁴ molecules CO₂
Explanation:
2 C₄H₁₀ + 13 O₂ --> 8 CO₂ + 10 H₂O
To find the number of CO₂ molecules, you need to start with 100 grams of butane (C₄H₁₀), convert to moles (using the molar mass), convert to moles of CO₂ (using coefficients from equation), then convert to molecules (using Avagadro's number). The molar mass of C₄H₁₀ is calculated using the quantity of each element (subscript) multiplied by the number on the periodic table. The ratios should be arranged in a way that allows for units to be cancelled.
4(12.011g/mol) + 10(1.008 g/mol) = 58.124 g/mol C₄H₁₀
100 grams C₄H₁₀ 1 mol C₄H₁₀ 8 mol CO₂
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58.124 g 2 mol C₄H₁₀
6.022 x 10²³ molecules
x ------------------------------------ = 4.14 x 10²⁴ molecules CO₂
1 mol CO₂
