Problem: The combustion of octane (C8H18) is represented by the following equation: 2C 8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O How many grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) are formed from 0.221 g of octane?  

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The combustion of octane (C8H18) is represented by the following equation: 

2C 8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O 

How many grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) are formed from 0.221 g of octane?  


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