Question

What is the ratio of carbon to oxygen in the following balanced equation: 2C + O2–> 2CO

Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio is 2:1, that is 2mol C  / 1mol O2

Explanation:

First check to see if the equation is balanced. It is so now let's find the ratio.

The ratio is the stoichiomeric coefficient of the element or compound.

Carbon : Oxygen

2C : 1 O2   , so 2:1 ..

Answer 2

Answer: The mole ratio of carbon and oxygen in the given chemical reaction will be 2 : 1

Explanation:

Mole ratio is defined as the ratio of number of moles of the two substances taken into account or the ratio of their respective stoichiometric coefficients.

The given chemical equation follows:

$2C+O_2\rightarrow 2CO$

Moles of carbon atom = 2

Moles of oxygen gas = 1

Moles of carbon monoxide gas = 2

So, the mole ratio of carbon and oxygen = 2 : 1

Hence, the mole ratio of carbon and oxygen in the given chemical reaction will be 2 : 1