Using the balanced chemical equation below, calculate the moles of carbon dioxide, CO2, produced by the complete decomposition of 1.75 moles of calcium carbonate, CaCO3

1.75 mol CO₂

Explanation:

Step 1: Given data

Moles of calcium carbonate: 1.75 mol

Step 2: Write the balanced decomposition reaction

CaCO₃ ⇒ CaO + CO₂

Step 3: Calculate the moles of carbon dioxide produced from 1.75 moles of calcium carbonate

The molar ratio of CaCO₃ to CO₂ is 1:1. The moles of CO₂ produced are:

1.75 mol CaCO₃ × (1mol CO₂/1 mol CaCO₃) = 1.75 mol CO₂

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