Jamb chemistry 1, what mass of water is produced when 8.0g of hydrogen reacts with excess oxygen

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  1. Write the balanced chemical equation.

    The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen produces water.
    2H₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2H₂O(l)

  2. Calculate the moles of hydrogen (H₂).

    We'll use the molar masses: H = 1 g/mol, O = 16 g/mol.
    Molar mass of H₂ = 2 × 1 g/mol = 2 g/mol
    Moles of H₂ = Mass / Molar mass
    Moles of H₂ = 8.0 g / 2 g/mol
    Moles of H₂ = 4.0 mol

  3. Use the mole ratio from the balanced equation to find moles of water.

    From the balanced equation, 2 moles of H₂ produce 2 moles of H₂O. This is a 1:1 mole ratio.
    Moles of H₂O = Moles of H₂
    Moles of H₂O = 4.0 mol

  4. Calculate the mass of water (H₂O) produced.

    Molar mass of H₂O = (2 × 1 g/mol) + 16 g/mol = 18 g/mol
    Mass of H₂O = Moles × Molar mass
    Mass of H₂O = 4.0 mol × 18 g/mol
    Mass of H₂O = 72 g

    The mass of water produced is 72 g.

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