Answer:
14.4g
Explanation:
First, we need to write a balanced equation for the reaction between Fe and O2 to produce Fe2O3. This is illustrated below:
4Fe + 3O2 —> 2Fe2O3
From the balanced equation,
4moles of Fe produced 2moles of Fe2O3.
Therefore, 0.18mol of Fe will produce = (0.18x2) /4 = 0.09mol of Fe2O3.
Now we need to find the mass present in 0.09mol of Fe2O3. This can be achieved by doing the following:
Molar Mass of Fe2O3 = (56x2) + (16x3) = 112 + 48 = 160g/mol
Number of mole of Fe2O3 = 0.09mol
Number of mole = Mass /Molar Mass
Mass = number of mole x molar Mass
Mass of Fe2O3 = 0.09 x 160 = 14.4g
