Question

How many moles of CO2 are emitted into the atmosphere when 22.1 g C8H18 is burned

Answer 1

Answer:

1.552 moles

Explanation:

First, we'll begin by writing a balanced equation for the reaction showing how C8H18 is burn in air to produce CO2.

This is illustrated below:

2C8H18 + 25O2 -> 16CO2 + 18H2O

Next, let us calculate the number of mole of C8H18 present in 22.1g of C8H18. This is illustrated below:

Molar Mass of C8H18 = (12x8) + (18x1) = 96 + 18 = 114g/mol

Mass of C8H18 = 22.1g

Mole of C8H18 =..?

Number of mole = Mass /Molar Mass

Mole of C8H18 = 22.1/144

Mole of C8H18 = 0.194 mole

From the balanced equation above,

2 moles of C8H18 produced 16 moles of CO2.

Therefore, 0.194 mole of C8H18 will produce = (0.194x16)/2 = 1.552 moles of CO2.

Therefore, 1.552 moles of CO2 are emitted into the atmosphere when 22.1 g C8H18 is burned