Answer :
Answer:
To calculate the amount of CO2 produced from the combustion of 16 g of carbon, we need to follow these steps:
Calculate the moles of carbon:
The molar mass of carbon (C) is approximately 12.01 g/mol.
Number of moles of carbon = Mass / Molar mass
Number of moles of carbon = 16 g / 12.01 g/mol ≈ 1.33 moles
Write the balanced chemical equation for combustion:
The combustion of carbon (in the form of graphite) produces carbon dioxide (CO2):
C
+
O
2
→
CO
2
C+O
2
→CO
2
Determine the moles of CO2 produced:
According to the balanced equation, 1 mole of carbon produces 1 mole of CO2.
Therefore, moles of CO2 produced = 1.33 moles
Calculate the mass of CO2 produced:
Now, use the molar mass of CO2 to find the mass-produced.
The molar mass of CO2 = 12.01 g/mol (C) + 2 * 16.00 g/mol (O) = 44.01 g/mol
Mass of CO2 produced = Moles of CO2 * Molar mass of CO2
Mass of CO2 produced = 1.33 moles * 44.01 g/mol ≈ 58.54 g
Therefore, the amount of CO2 produced on combustion of 16 g of carbon is approximately 58.54 grams.
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