Question

3) Calculate the amount of
CO2 produced by the combustion
of 24 grams of Methane.
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Answer 1

Answer :

Mass of methane = 24g

We have to find the amount of CO₂ produced by the combustion of given amount of methane$.$

★ Balanced chemical reaction :

• CH₄ + 2O₂ ➙ CO₂ + 2H₂O

Stoichiometry deals with the calculation of masses of the reactants and the products involved in a chemical reaction.

It is clear from the reaction that 1 mole (16g) of methane gives 1 mole (44g) of carbon dioxide at STP.

Hence, 24g of methane will give = (?)

• W = 24 × 44/16
• W = 66g

Therefore, 66g of carbon dioxide will be produced by the complete combustion of 24g of methane.

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