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Consider the balanced chemical equation: 4 B ( s ) + 3 O 2 ( g ) --> 2 B 2 O 3 (

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Question

Consider the balanced chemical equation:

4 B(s) + 3 O2(g) --> 2 B2O3(s)

If 2 moles of B and 3 moles of O2 react, choose the correct statement. Select one: A. B is the limiting reactant because there is less moles before the reaction. B. O2 is the limiting reactant and will produce 2 moles of product. C. Both reactants produce the same amount of product, so the limiting reactant cannot be determined. D. B will be the limiting reactant and will produce 1 mole of product. Consider the balanced chemical equation:

4 B(s) + 3 O2(g) --> 2 B2O3(s)

If 2 moles of B and 3 moles of O2 react, choose the correct statement. Select one: A. B is the limiting reactant because there is less moles before the reaction. B. O2 is the limiting reactant and will produce 2 moles of product. C. Both reactants produce the same amount of product, so the limiting reactant cannot be determined. D. B will be the limiting reactant and will produce 1 mole of product. Select one: A. B is the limiting reactant because there is less moles before the reaction. B. O2 is the limiting reactant and will produce 2 moles of product. C. Both reactants produce the same amount of product, so the limiting reactant cannot be determined. D. B will be the limiting reactant and will produce 1 mole of product. A. B is the limiting reactant because there is less moles before the reaction. B. O2 is the limiting reactant and will produce 2 moles of product. C. Both reactants produce the same amount of product, so the limiting reactant cannot be determined. D. B will be the limiting reactant and will produce 1 mole of product.

Explanation / Answer

4 B(s) + 3 O2(g) --> 2 B2O3(s)

this can be written as:

2 B(s) + 3/2 O2(g) --> B2O3(s) (after dividing both sides by 2)

2 moles of B require 3/2 moles of O2 to give 1 mole of B2O3.

D)B will be the limiting reactant and will produce 1 mole of product.