How many moles of oxygen are needed to react with 87 grams of aluminum

2.4 moles of oxygen are needed to react with 87 g of aluminium.

Explanation:

Chemical equation:

4Al(s)  + 3O₂(l)   → 2AlO₃(s)

Given data:

Mass of aluminium = 87 g

Moles of oxygen needed = ?

Solution:

Moles of aluminium:

Number of moles of aluminium= Mass/ molar mass

Number of moles of aluminium= 87 g/ 27 g/mol

Number of moles of aluminium= 3.2 mol

Now we will compare the moles of aluminium with oxygen.

                              Al         :         O₂

                               4          :         3

                               3.2       :         3/4×3.2 = 2.4 mol

2.4 moles of oxygen are needed to react with 87 g of aluminium.

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