Mole ratio compares the subscripts of two compounds in a balanced reaction.

Chemistry

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DerKrebs [107]3 years ago

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Answer:

The correct option is FALSE

Explanation:

Mole ratio is the ratio of the number of moles of two compounds in a balanced chemical reaction. Number of moles of a compound in a chemical reaction is the number written before the compound.

For example, the mole ratio of Iron (Fe) and water (H₂O) in the equation below is 3:4

3Fe + 4H₂O ⇒ Fe₃O₄ + 4H₂

Thus, mole ratio does not compare subscripts of compounds.

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