Hello, Molly,
Did you come up with a balanced equation? I believe this would work:
1CH4 + 2O2 = 1CO2 + 2H2O
Determine moles of methane (= 35.3g/16g/mole) and multiply by the molar ratio of O2/CH4 (2) to find moles O2 needed.
Bob
Molly M.
asked 04/02/21How many moles of oxygen gas are required to completely combust 35.3 g of methane gas (CH4).
Hello, Molly,
Did you come up with a balanced equation? I believe this would work:
1CH4 + 2O2 = 1CO2 + 2H2O
Determine moles of methane (= 35.3g/16g/mole) and multiply by the molar ratio of O2/CH4 (2) to find moles O2 needed.
Bob
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