Problem: Mining companies use this reaction to obtain iron from iron ore:Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)The reaction of 182 g of Fe2O3 with 84.1 g of CO produces 73.1 g of Fe.Calculate the theoretical yield of solid iron.
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We are asked to calculate the theoretical yield of solid iron.
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
Molar mass Fe2O3 = 159.7 g/mol
Molar mass CO = 28.01 g/mol
Molar mass Fe = 55.85 g/mol
Molar mass CO2 = 44.01 g/mol
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Mining companies use this reaction to obtain iron from iron ore:
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
The reaction of 182 g of Fe2O3 with 84.1 g of CO produces 73.1 g of Fe.
Calculate the theoretical yield of solid iron.
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