Question

24 grams of CH4 was added to the above reaction. Calculate the theoretical yield of CO2. A. 66 grams B. 33 grams c. 132 grams. D 8.72 grams

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A. 66 g

Explanation:

We'll begin by writing the balanced equation for the reaction. This is given below:

CH₄ + 2O₂ —> CO₂ + 2H₂O

Next, we shall determine the mass of CH₄ that reacted and the mass of CO₂ produced from the balanced equation. This is illustrated below:

Molar mass of CH₄ = 12 + (4×1)

= 12 + 4 = 16 g/mol

Mass of CH₄ from the balanced equation = 1 × 16 = 16 g

Molar mass of CO₂ = 12 + (16×2)

= 12 + 32 = 44 g/mol

Mass of CO₂ from the balanced equation = 1 × 44 = 44 g

SUMMARY:

From the balanced equation above,

16 g of CH₄ reacted to produce 44 g of CO₂.

Finally, we shall determine the theoretical yield of CO₂. this can be obtained as follow:

From the balanced equation above,

16 g of CH₄ reacted to produce 44 g of CO₂.

Therefore, 24 g of CH₄ will react to produce = (24 × 44) /16 = 66 g of CO₂.

Thus, the theoretical yield of CO₂ 66 g