HOW MANY MOLES OF O2 CAN BE PRODUCED BY LETTING 12.00 MOLES OF KClO3 REACT?
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i need help on this how do i work this out?
To determine the number of moles of O2 that can be produced, we need to consider the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between KClO3 and O2.
The balanced equation is as follows:
2 KClO3(s) -> 2 KCl(s) + 3 O2(g)
From the balanced equation, we can see that for every 2 moles of KClO3, we obtain 3 moles of O2.
Given that we have 12.00 moles of KClO3, we can use this ratio to calculate the number of moles of O2 produced.
(12.00 moles KClO3) x (3 moles O2 / 2 moles KClO3) = 18.00 moles O2
Therefore, by letting 12.00 moles of KClO3 react, we can produce 18.00 moles of O2.
You need to start by writing a balanced equation. If you are talking about simple thermal decomposition then
KClO3 -> O2 + KCl
You now need to balance the equation.