If 2.0 liters of oxygen gas react with excess carbon monoxide at 273 K and 1.00 atm, how many liters of carbon dioxide can be produced under the same conditions?

2 CO (g) + O2 (g) yields 2 CO2 (g)

Question

If 2.0 liters of oxygen gas react with excess carbon monoxide at 273 K and 1.00 atm, how many liters of carbon dioxide can be produced under the same conditions? 

2 CO (g) + O2 (g) yields 2 CO2 (g)

jfraser · Answer

Volumes of gases can be compared just like moles, provided both gases are at he same conditions

Look at the molar ratios from the balanced reaction