Question

In producing pure iron metal from its ore, iron(lll) oxide and carbon (coke) must react according to the following balanced chemical equation: Fe2O3(s)+3 C(s) —> 2Fe(s) + 3 CO(g) suppose 5.89 x 10 3 mol of iron ore are consumed. How many moles of pure iron metal can be produced

Answer 1

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By looking at the balanced chemical equation, we see that 1 mole of Fe2O3 produces 2 moles of Fe. Therefore, if 5.89 x 10^3 moles of Fe2O3 are consumed, we can expect to produce:

5.89 x 10^3 moles Fe2O3 x (2 moles Fe / 1 mole Fe2O3) = 1.18 x 10^4 moles Fe

Therefore, 1.18 x 10^4 moles of pure iron metal can be produced.