1. Balanced Chemical Equation
The reaction between lithium oxide (Li₂O) and water (H₂O) produces lithium hydroxide (LiOH):
Li₂O + H₂O → 2LiOH
2. Mole Ratio
From the balanced equation, we see that 1 mole of Li₂O reacts with 1 mole of H₂O.
3. Calculation
Since we have 2.2 moles of Li₂O, we need an equal number of moles of water to react completely.
Therefore, 2.2 moles of water are needed to react with 2.2 moles of Li₂O.