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  • Calculating Al₂O₃ Production from Oxygen: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Balanced Chemical Equation:

    First, we need the balanced chemical equation for the reaction:

    4 Al + 3 O₂ → 2 Al₂O₃

    2. Mole Ratio:

    The balanced equation tells us that 3 moles of O₂ react to produce 2 moles of Al₂O₃.

    3. Moles of Al₂O₃:

    Since we have 3 moles of O₂, we can use the mole ratio to find the moles of Al₂O₃ formed:

    (3 moles O₂) * (2 moles Al₂O₃ / 3 moles O₂) = 2 moles Al₂O₃

    4. Grams of Al₂O₃:

    To convert moles of Al₂O₃ to grams, we need its molar mass:

    * Al: 26.98 g/mol

    * O: 16.00 g/mol

    * Al₂O₃: (2 * 26.98) + (3 * 16.00) = 101.96 g/mol

    Now, we can calculate the mass:

    (2 moles Al₂O₃) * (101.96 g/mol) = 203.92 g Al₂O₃

    Therefore, 203.92 grams of Al₂O₃ are formed from 3 moles of O₂.

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