When iron rusts in air, iron(III) oxide is produced. How many moles of oxygen react with 2.4 mol of iron in the rusting reaction?
4Fe(s) + 3O2 (g) ? 2Fe2O3 (s)
a. 1.2 mol
b. 1.8 mol
c. 2.4 mol
d. 3.2 mol
Answer: B
When iron rusts in air, iron(III) oxide is produced. How many moles of oxygen react with 2.4 mol of iron in the rusting reaction? 4Fe(s) + 3O2 (g) ? 2Fe2O3 (s)
When iron rusts in air, iron(III) oxide is produced. How many moles of oxygen react with 2.4 mol of iron in the rusting reaction?
a. 1.2 mol
b. 1.8 mol
c. 2.4 mol
d. 3.2 mol