How many oxygen molecules are needed to make 10 carbon dioxide molecules according to the following balanced chemical equation? 2 CO + O₂ → 2 CO₂ A)5 B)1 C)4 D)10 E)2

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The balanced chemical equation shows that 2 molecules of CO react with 1 molecule of O2 to produce 2 molecules of CO2. Therefore, 10 molecules of CO2 would require 5 molecules of O2.

How Many Oxygen Molecules Are Needed to Make 10 Carbon