In the reaction 2CH₄ + O₂ → 2CO + 4H₂, how many molecules of CO will be produced by the complete reaction of 1.60 grams of CH₄?

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The molecular weight of CH4 (methane) is approximately 16 g/mol. Therefore, 1.60 grams of CH4 is 0.1 moles. According to the balanced chemical equation, 2 moles of CH4 produce 2 moles of CO. Thus, 0.1 moles of CH4 will produce 0.1 moles of CO. Since Avogadro's number is 6.02 × 10^23 molecules/mol, 0.1 moles of CO equals 6.02 × 10^22 molecules of CO.

In the Reaction 2CH4 + O2 → 2CO + 4H2

In the Reaction 2CH₄ + O₂ → 2CO + 4H₂