Darnell produces carbon dioxide (CO2) in the lab using the reaction represented by the equation.
C + O2 → CO2
The table shows the masses of carbon (C) and oxygen (O2) that Darnell uses in the reaction.
Substances Mass (g)
carbon (C) 12
oxygen (O2) 32
carbon dioxide (CO2) ?
According to the law of the conservation of matter, how many grams of carbon dioxide will most likely be produced?
a.12
b.20
c.32
d.44