How many kg of oxygen will be consumed during the combustion of coal (CO2), if 1000 kg of carbon

How many kg of oxygen will be consumed during the combustion of coal (CO2), if 1000 kg of carbon monoxide (IV) are released under normal conditions?

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

C + O2 = CO2;

Carbon reacts with oxygen in equal molar amounts.

The same amount of carbon dioxide will be synthesized.

Let’s determine the amount of carbon dioxide.

M CO2 = 12 + 16 x 2 = 44 grams / mol;

N CO2 = 1,000,000 / 44 = 22,727 mol;

The same amount of oxygen will be consumed.

Let’s calculate its weight.

M O2 = 16 x 2 = 32 grams / mol;

N CO2 = 22 727 x 32 = 727 272 grams = 727.3 kg;