Carbon and oxygen react to form carbon dioxide. What mass of carbon dioxide is produced when 12.0 g of carbon react with 32.0 g of oxygen?

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The reaction between carbon and oxygen to form carbon dioxide is represented by the equation: C + O2 → CO2. The molar mass of carbon is 12 g/mol and that of oxygen is 32 g/mol. When 12 g of carbon reacts with 32 g of oxygen, they completely form 44 g of carbon dioxide (12 g of carbon + 32 g of oxygen = 44 g of CO2).

Carbon and Oxygen React to Form Carbon Dioxide