Question

Silicon carbide is one of the hardest substances known to man. It is used extensively in sharpening stones and metal-cutting machine tools and wear-resistant farm implements, such as plows, harvester and combines. This covalent compound is produced by reacting silicon dioxide with pure elemental carbon. Carbon monoxide is the other product produced in the reaction. What mass of carbon is required to produce 5.0 grams of silicon carbide?

Answer 1

2 NO op moles of 5. 0 40,0% g mel ,2 g 0.345 mot