Determine the amount of carbon dioxide generated by the combustion of 10 liters of methane?

The methane combustion reaction is described by the following chemical equation:

CH4 + 3O2 = CO2 + 2H2O;

To burn 1 mole of methane, 3 moles of oxygen are required. This synthesizes 1 mol of carbon dioxide.

Let’s calculate the amount of methane available.

1 mole of ideal gas normally takes on a volume of 22.40 liters.

N CH4 = 10 / 22.40 = 0.446 mol;

The same volume of carbon dioxide will be released during a chemical reaction.

Let’s calculate its volume.

1 mole of ideal gas normally takes on a volume of 22.40 liters.

V O2 = 0.446 x 22.40 = 10 liters;