Answer:
7.640 kg
Explanation:
Step 1: Write the balanced complete combustion equation for ethanol
C₂H₆O + 3 O₂ ⇒ 2 CO₂ + 3 H₂O
Step 2: Calculate the moles corresponding to 4 kg (4000 g) of C₂H₆O
The molar mass of C₂H₆O is 46.07 g/mol.
4000 g × 1 mol/46.07 g = 86.82 mol
Step 3: Calculate the moles of CO₂ released
86.82 mol C₂H₆O × 2 mol CO₂/1 mol C₂H₆O = 173.6 mol CO₂
Step 4: Calculate the mass corresponding to 173.6 moles of CO₂
The molar mass of CO₂ is 44.01 g/mol.
173.6 mol × 44.01 g/mol = 7640 g = 7.640 kg
