Because it represents 2 atoms of carbon not 2 molecules of carbon
Answer:
3.925 mol.
Explanation:
- From the balanced equation:
<em>2 Na₂O₂(s) + 2 H₂O(l) → 4 NaOH(s) + O₂(g)
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It is clear that 2 moles of Na₂O₂ react with 2 moles of H₂O to produce 4 moles of NaOH and 1 mole of O₂
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<em>Using cross multiplication:</em>
4 moles of NaOH produced with → 1 mole of O₂
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15.7 moles of NaOH produced with → ??? mole of O₂
.
<em>∴ The no. of moles of O₂ made =</em> (1 mole)(15.7 mole)/(4 mole) = <em>3.925 mol.</em>
