Answer the question(s)below about the following reaction.
2 → 2 O +
-How many moles of oxygen gas can 5.0 moles of hydrogen peroxide ( H2O2)produce,if decomposition is complete?
A)5.0 moles
B)2.5 moles
C)1.0 mole
D)2.0 moles
E)10.moles

Question

Answer the question(s)below about the following reaction.
2   → 2  O + 
-How many moles of oxygen gas can 5.0 moles of hydrogen peroxide ( H2O2)produce,if decomposition is complete?
A)5.0 moles 
B)2.5 moles 
C)1.0 mole 
D)2.0 moles 
E)10.moles

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is 2 H2O2 → 2 H2O + O2. This shows that 2 moles of H2O2 produce 1 mole of O2. Therefore, 5.0 moles of H2O2 will produce 2.5 moles of O2.

Answer the Question(s)below About the Following Reaction