We allow 48.0 g methane, CH4, to undergo complete combustion with excess oxygen, O2. What mass of oxygen reacts?  What is the mass of CO2 produced?

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We allow 48.0 g methane, CH4, to undergo complete combustion with excess oxygen, O2.

  1. What mass of oxygen reacts? 
  2. What is the mass of CO2 produced? 
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