Kaysi R.

asked • 09/17/19

How many moles of oxygen gas were evolved?

A test tube containing a mixture of KCL, KCLO3, and MnO2 having a total weight of 23.584g was heated to decompose the KCLO3. After heating the mass was found to be 22.347g. How many moles of oxygen gas were evolved?

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Malika R. answered • 09/17/19

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J.R. S.

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The molar mass of oxygen gas (O2) is 32 g/mole, not 16 g/mole.
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09/17/19

Malika R.

You're right, O2 has two atoms, therefore its 32 g/mole. Thank you!
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09/18/19

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