Ethanol (C,H,O) is combusted in air according to the following reaction: C,H,O(1) + 0,(g) → CO,.(g) + H,O(1) How many grams of water would be produced by the complete combustion of 6.45 moles of ethanol in the presence of excess oxygen?

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### Combustion of Ethanol in Air

Ethanol \((\text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O})\) is burned in the presence of air according to the following chemical reaction:

\[
\text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O}(l) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(l)
\]

**Problem:**
How many grams of water would be produced by the complete combustion of 6.45 moles of ethanol in the presence of excess oxygen?

#### Explanation:

1. **Balanced Equation:**
   
   To solve this problem, first ensure the reaction equation is balanced. The balanced equation for the combustion of ethanol is:

   \[
   \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O}(l) + 3\text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}(l)
   \]

2. **Moles of Water Produced:**
   
   From the balanced equation, we see that 1 mole of ethanol produces 3 moles of water when completely combusted.
   
   Therefore, if we have 6.45 moles of ethanol, the moles of water produced would be:
   
   \[
   6.45 \text{ moles } \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O} \times 3 \text{ moles } \text{H}_2\text{O} \text{ per 1 mole } \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O} = 19.35 \text{ moles } \text{H}_2\text{O}
   \]

3. **Converting Moles to Grams:**
   
   The molar mass of water \((\text{H}_2\text{O})\) is:
   
   \[
   2 \times 1.01 \text{ g/mol (H)} + 16.00 \text{ g/mol (O)} = 18.02 \text{ g/mol}
   \]
   
   Thus, the grams of water produced by 19.35
Transcribed Image Text:### Combustion of Ethanol in Air Ethanol \((\text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O})\) is burned in the presence of air according to the following chemical reaction: \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O}(l) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) \] **Problem:** How many grams of water would be produced by the complete combustion of 6.45 moles of ethanol in the presence of excess oxygen? #### Explanation: 1. **Balanced Equation:** To solve this problem, first ensure the reaction equation is balanced. The balanced equation for the combustion of ethanol is: \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O}(l) + 3\text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}(l) \] 2. **Moles of Water Produced:** From the balanced equation, we see that 1 mole of ethanol produces 3 moles of water when completely combusted. Therefore, if we have 6.45 moles of ethanol, the moles of water produced would be: \[ 6.45 \text{ moles } \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O} \times 3 \text{ moles } \text{H}_2\text{O} \text{ per 1 mole } \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O} = 19.35 \text{ moles } \text{H}_2\text{O} \] 3. **Converting Moles to Grams:** The molar mass of water \((\text{H}_2\text{O})\) is: \[ 2 \times 1.01 \text{ g/mol (H)} + 16.00 \text{ g/mol (O)} = 18.02 \text{ g/mol} \] Thus, the grams of water produced by 19.35
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