For the following reaction, 335 grams of iron are allowed to react with 96.0 grams of oxygen gas. 4Fe(s) + 3O2(g)-------> 2Fe2O3(s) What is the formula for the limiting reagent? ______ What is the maximum amount of iron(III) oxide that can be formed?  __grams

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For the following reaction, 335 grams of iron are allowed to react with 96.0 grams of oxygen gas.

4Fe(s) + 3O2(g)-------> 2Fe2O3(s)

What is the formula for the limiting reagent? ______

What is the maximum amount of iron(III) oxide that can be formed?  __grams

What amount of the excess reagent remains after the reaction is complete?  ______grams
 
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