What volume of oxygen at STP is required to burn 500 dm^3 of ethene?
What volume of oxygen at STP is required to burn 500 dm^3 of ethene?
Explanation
ethene (C2H4)
C2H4 + O2 --------> CO2 + H20
balance the equation
C2H4 + 3 O2 to 2 CO2 + 2 H2O
500 dm^3 of ethene x 3
1500 dm^3