Problem: Here is the combustion reaction for octane (C8H18), which is a primary component of gasoline. 2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O How many moles of CO2 are emitted into the atmosphere when 14.6 g of C 8H18 is burned?
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Here is the combustion reaction for octane (C8H18), which is a primary component of gasoline.
2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O
How many moles of CO2 are emitted into the atmosphere when 14.6 g of C 8H18 is burned?
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