A chemist burns samples of ethane,pentane, nonane, and dodecane ( which contains 12 carbon atoms per molecule.) If the starts with the same amount ( in moles) of each compound, which will produce the largest volume of carbon dioxide? Support your answer with a balanced equation.

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sweetburger · Answer

Well which do you think will produce the most CO2?

anonymous · Answer

Dodecane

sweetburger · Answer

You would be correct. Now you need to create a balanced combustion reaction including dodecane.

anonymous · Answer

but im not to sure as to why, is it because it has more carbon atoms?

caozeyuan · Answer

yes