Zinc sulfide reacts with oxygen according to the reaction 2ZnS(s)+3O2(g)→2ZnO(s)+2SO2(g) A reaction mixture initially contains 3.8 molZnS and 9.9 molO2. Once the reaction has occurred as completely as possible, what amount (in moles) of the excess reactant remains?         Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Zinc sulfide reacts with oxygen according to the reaction

2ZnS(s)+3O2(g)→2ZnO(s)+2SO2(g)

A reaction mixture initially contains 3.8 molZnS and 9.9 molO2.

Once the reaction has occurred as completely as possible, what amount (in moles) of the excess reactant remains?        
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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