When the amount of oxygen is limited, carbon and oxygen react to form carbon monoxide. How many grams of CO can be formed from 35 grams of oxygen? 2C + O2 → 2CO What is the molecular mass of oxygen?
What is the molecular mass of carbon monoxide?

61.25 grams of CO can be formed from 35 grams of oxygen.

The molecular mass of oxygen is 16 gmol⁻¹

The molecular mass of carbon monoxide is 28 gmol⁻¹

Explanation:

The molar mass of carbon monoxide is molar mass of C added to that of O;

12 + 16 = 28

= 28g/mol

The molar mass of oxygen is 16 g/mol while that of oxygen gas (O₂) is 32 g/mol

Since the ration oxygen to carbon monoxide is 1: 2 moles, we begin to find out how many moles of carbon monoxide are formed by 35 g of oxygen;

35/32 * 2

= 70/32 moles

Then multiply by the molar mass of carbon monoxide;

70/32 * 28

= 61.25 g