What is the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide when 56.0 g of methane is burned in an excess of oxygen, according to the equation CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

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The molar mass of CH4 is 16.0 g/mol, so 56.0 g of CH4 is 3.5 moles. The balanced equation shows a 1:1 mole ratio between CH4 and CO2, so 3.5 moles of CH4 will produce 3.5 moles of CO2. The molar mass of CO2 is 44.0 g/mol, so 3.5 moles of CO2 is 154.0 g.

What Is the Theoretical Yield of Carbon Dioxide When 56