Answer:
5.625 moles of oxygen, O₂.
Explanation:
The balanced equation for the reaction is given below:
4Al + 3O₂ —> 2Al₂O₃
From the balanced equation above,
4 moles of Al reacted with 3 moles of O₂.
Finally, we shall determine the number of mole of O₂ required to react with 7.5 moles of aluminum, Al. This can be obtained as illustrated below:
From the balanced equation above,
4 moles of Al reacted with 3 moles of O₂.
Therefore, 7.5 moles of Al will react with = (7.5 × 3)/4 = 5.625 moles of O₂.
Thus, 5.625 moles of O₂ is needed for the reaction.
