Question

Iron is obtained commercially by the reaction of hematite (Fe2O3) with carbon monoxide. How many grams of iron is produced when 13.0 moles of hematite react with 36.5 moles of carbon monoxide? Fe2O3(s) + 3 CO(g) 2 Fe(s) + 3 CO2(g)

Answer 1

This is a limiting reactant problem because the starting amount of both reactants is given. Compare the moles you have with the moles needed of each reactant by using the mole ratio.