According to the Following Balanced Reaction, How Many Moles of KO

question 144

Multiple Choice

According to the following balanced reaction, how many moles of KO are required to exactly react with 5.44 moles of H₂O?
4KO(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 4KOH(s) + O₂(g)

• A) 2.72 moles KO
• B) 16.7 moles KO
• C) 10.9 moles KO
• D) 8.33 moles KO
• E) 4.87 moles KO

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Definitions:

Central Chemoreceptors

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Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid bodies and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of the blood, primarily oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Irritant Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that respond to chemical, mechanical, or thermal stimuli by initiating the reflex actions such as coughing or sneezing.

Expiratory Muscles

Muscles involved in the process of expelling air out of the lungs, such as the internal intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles.