How many grams of O2 are required to produce 358.5 grams of ZnO in 2Zn+O22ZnO?

1 Answer
Mar 9, 2017

We have the stoichiometric equation.........

Explanation:

Zn(s)+12O2(g)ZnO(s)

And we have 358.5g81.41gmol1=4.40mol of zinc oxide.

Given the stoichiometry, 2.20mol of dioxygen gas were necessary, i.e. 2.20mol×32.00gmol1=70.0g