Question

Glucose, C6H12O6, is used as an energy source by the human body. The overall reaction in the body is described by the equation

C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g) — 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(1) 

Calculate the number of grams of oxygen required to convert 63.0 g of glucose to CO2, and H2O. 

mass of O2 = _______ g 

Calculate the number of grams of CO2, produced. 

mass of CO2 = _______ g 

Answer 1