When table sugar (sucrose, C12 H22 O11 ) is heated, it decomposes to form C and H2 O. (a) Write

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When table sugar (sucrose, C12 H22 O11 ) is heated, it...

When table sugar (sucrose, $\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{O}_{11}$ ) is heated, it decomposes to form $\mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$. (a) Write a balanced equation for the process. (b) How many grams of carbon are formed by the breakdown of $60.0 \mathrm{~g}$ of sucrose? (c) How many grams of water are formed when $6.50 \mathrm{~g}$ of carbon are formed?

When table sugar (sucrose, $\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{O}_{11}$ ) is heated, it decomposes to form $\mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$.
(a) Write a balanced equation for the process.
(b) How many grams of carbon are formed by the breakdown of $60.0 \mathrm{~g}$ of sucrose?
(c) How many grams of water are formed when $6.50 \mathrm{~g}$ of carbon are formed?

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Key Concepts

Balanced Chemical Equations

Balanced chemical equations represent the conservation of atoms where the number of atoms for every element remains equal on both sides of the reaction. In decomposition reactions, such as that of sucrose into carbon and water, the equation must account for all atoms present in the reactants and products, ensuring that the reaction correctly reflects the underlying chemical changes.

Molar Mass and Mole Concept

The mole concept and molar mass are fundamental in chemistry for converting between the mass of a substance and the number of particles or moles. Using the molar mass of a compound, one can determine how many moles are present in a given mass, which is essential for quantitative calculations in chemical reactions.

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry involves using the balanced chemical equation to relate quantities of reactants and products through mole ratios. It allows for the calculation of how much product is formed from a given amount of reactant (or vice versa) by relating the moles of one substance to the moles of another, and then converting these moles into grams or other units as needed.

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