Butane burns in oxygen according to the following balanced equation: C4H10 + 13/2O2 arrow 4CO2 +...
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Butane burns in oxygen according to the following balanced equation: {eq}C_4H_{10} + \frac{13}{2}O_2 \to 4CO_2 + 5H_2O {/eq}. If the butane is consumed at the rate of 1.50 L/s, the oxygen is consumed at the rate of:
a. 0.23 L/s
b. 1.50 L/s
c. 9.75 L/s
d. 22.4 L/s
e. 146 L/s
Combustion:
When a substance burns, it is actually undergoing a type of chemical reaction called combustion. Combustion occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen to release carbon dioxide and water, also releasing large amounts of energy as light and heat.
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View this answerThe correct answer is (c) 9.75 L/s. As you can see from the balanced chemical equation, each unit of the reaction consumes molecule of butane and 13/2...
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