Answer to Question #203534 in General Chemistry for James

Question

What is the mole ratio (not the conversion factor, just the simple ratio) of molecular oxygen, O₂, to water, H₂O, in this reaction? 2H₂+ O₂ --> 2H₂O

Answer 1

2H₂+ O₂ --> 2H₂O

The mole ratio is 1:2

One mole of oxygen react with 2 moles of hydrogen to form 2 mole of water