The combustion of ethane ( C 2 H 6 ) produces carbon dioxide and steam. 2 C 2 H 6 ( g ) + 7 O 2 ( g ) ⟶ 4 CO 2 ( g ) + 6 H 2 O ( g ) How many moles of CO 2 are produced when 5.30 mol of ethane is burned in an excess of oxygen?

10.6 moles of CO₂ are produced in this combustion

Explanation:

The combustion reaction is:

2C₂H₆ (g) + 7O₂ (g) ⟶ 4CO₂ (g) + 6H₂O (g)

We assume the ethane as the limiting reactant because the excersise states that the O₂ is in excess.

We make a rule of three:

2 moles of ethane can produce 4 moles of CO₂

Therefore 5.30 moles of ethane will produce (5.3 . 4) /2 = 10.6 moles

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.