How many grams of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) will be formed from 10.0 grams of aluminum (Al)? 4 AL + 3 02 --> 2 AL203

Mass = 18.9 g

Explanation:

Given data:

Mass of Al₂O₃ formed = ?

Mass of Al = 10.0 g

Solution:

Chemical equation:

4Al + 3O₂      →       2Al₂O₃

Number of moles of Al:

Number of moles = mass/molar mass

Number of moles = 10.0 g/ 27 g/mol

Number of moles = 0.37 mol

Now we will compare the moles of Al and Al₂O₃.

                      Al          :          Al₂O₃

                       4           :            2

                     0.37        :         2/4×0.37 = 0.185 mol

Mass of Al₂O₃:

Mass = number of moles × molar mass

Mass = 0.185 mol × 101.9 g/mol

Mass = 18.9 g