Hydrogen and oxygen combine in the ratio of 1:8 by mass to form water. What mass of oxygen is required to react completely with 4g of hydrogen?
A
28
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B
32
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C
40
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D
42
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Solution
The correct option is B 32 H2O
Hydrogen : Oxygen
1 : 8
4g : ?
1g of H ≡ 8 g of O
4g of H ≡ 4 × 8 g
=32g
Hence, 32g of oxygen is required to react completely with 4g of hydrogen.