How many moles of ethanol are produced starting with 500.g glucose? C6H12O6 → 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2

5.55 mol C₂H₅OH

Math

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Chemistry

Atomic Structure

Stoichiometry

Step 1: Define

[RxN - Balanced] C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂

[Given] 500. g C₆H₁₂O₆ (Glucose)

[Solve] moles C₂H₅OH (Ethanol)

Step 2: Identify Conversions

[RxN] 1 mol C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2 mol C₂H₅OH

[PT] Molar mass of C - 12.01 g/mol

[PT] Molar Mass of H - 1.01 g/mol

[PT] Molar Mass of O - 16.00 g/mol

Molar Mass of C₆H₁₂O₆ - 6(12.01) + 12(1.01) + 6(16.00) = 180.18 g/mol

Step 3: Stoichiometry

Step 4: Check

Follow sig fig rules and round. We are given 3 sig figs.

5.55001 mol C₂H₅OH ≈ 5.55 mol C₂H₅OH

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