A balanced equation for the combustion of carbon monoxide is 2 CO(g) + O2(g) → 2 CO2(g)
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Chemical Reactions · Chemical Reactions
Problem
A balanced equation for the combustion of carbon monoxide is 2 CO(g) + O2(g) → 2 CO2(g). A student’s particulate diagram shows two CO molecules and one O2 molecule as reactants, but three CO2 molecules as products. Identify the inconsistency and state the specific correction needed so the diagram matches the balanced equation.