Question

Read the chemical equation. Fe2O3 + CO → Fe + CO2 If 2 moles of Fe2O3 react with 9 moles of CO, how many moles of each product are formed? 1 mole Fe and 2 moles CO2 2 moles Fe and 3 moles CO2 4 moles Fe and 6 moles CO2 6 moles Fe and 9 moles CO2

Answer 1

Answer:

4 moles Fe and 6 moles CO2 are the moles of each products formed

Explanation:

Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

1st step Ballance the equation. Afterwards, you can work properly

1 mol of Fe2O3 reacts with 3 moles of CO to make 2 moles of Fe and 3 moles of CO2

2nd step Predict the reactant in excess and limitant reagent.

If 1 moles of Fe2O3 reacts with 3 moles of CO

2 moles of Fe2O3 reacts with 6 moles of CO     (2.3) /1

I have 9 moles of CO, so the Fe2O3 is my limitant reagent.

REMEMBER you always have to work with the limitant.

If 3 moles of CO reacts with 1 mol of Fe2O3

9 moles of CO reacts with 3 moles of Fe2O3     (9.1) /3

I have 2 moles of Fe2O3, so I still have Fe2O3, by the way the CO is the reactant in excess. (Just to show all)

3rd step Work with the limitant reagent.

1 mol of Fe2O3 ___ makes____ 2 moles of Fe  +  3 moles of CO

2 mol of Fe2O3 ___ makes ___ 4 moles of Fe  +  6 moles of CO