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2 June, 23:46

When 55g C3H8 combusts with 30L of oxygen, how many total atoms can be produced?

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  1. 2 June, 23:56
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    This equation is balanced by inspection. C3H8 is burned in an excess of oxygen. You will get CO2. Since C3H8 has 3 carbons, start by getting 3CO2 molecules on the product side.

    C3H8 + O2 - - > 3CO2

    Note than you need 6 oxygen atoms so start with 3O2

    C3H8 + 3O2 - - > 3CO2

    What happens to the Hydrogens? In a combustion reaction in oxygen the hydrogen is converted to H2O. Since you have 8H you will need 4 H2O on the product side.

    C3H8 + 3O2 - - > 3CO2 + 4H2O

    Inspection reveals that the C and H are balanced but that we need 4 more O atoms on the reactant side

    C3H8 + 5O2 - - > 3 CO2 + 4H2O

    it is now balanced: 3 carbons, 10 oxygen's and 8 hydrogens on both sides of the reaction.
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