Chapter 8, Problem 78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given masses of $\text{CO}$ and ${\text{O}}_2$, the limiting reactant is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The limiting reactant produces the least amount of product.

When the mass of reactants are given and the limiting reactant is to be determined, then the following solution map is followed:

The limiting reactant contains the smallest number of moles.

Mass to mole conversion factor = $\frac{\text{number of moles of compound}}{\text{molar mass of compound}}$