Question

How many grams of water are produced if we react 3 moles of hydrogen with 3 moles of oxygen?

Answer 1

Answer:

About 60 grams

Explanation:

The balanced equation of the reaction is given as;

2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l)

From the equation;

2 mol of H2 reacts with 1 mol of O2

3 mol of H2 would require 3/2 mol of O2 (considering the 2:1 ratio)

The limiting reactant is H2 as it would be used up before H2. It determines the amount of product that would be formed.

2 mol of H2 produces 2 mol of H2O

3 mol of H2 would produce 3 mol of H2O (Considering the 1 : 1 ratio)

Converting moles to mass;

Mass = Molar mass * Number of moles

Mass = 18 * 3 = 54 g

The correct option is; About 60 grams