Gun powder reacts according to the following reaction: 10 KNO3 (s) + 8 C (s) +3 S (s) → 2 K2CO3 (s) + 3 K2SO4 (s) + 6 CO2 (g) + 5 N2 (g) If 33.9 grams of each reactant are allowed to react, determine the mass of potassium carbonate that is produced

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Gun powder reacts according to the following reaction:

10 KNO3 (s) + 8 C (s) +3 S (s) → 2 K2CO3 (s) + 3 K2SO4 (s) + 6 CO2 (g) + 5 N2 (g)

If 33.9 grams of each reactant are allowed to react, determine the mass of potassium carbonate that is produced. Report your answer in grams.

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