The chemical equation below shows the photosynthesis reaction. 6co2 + 6h2o mc010-1.jpg c6h12o6 + 6o2 the molar mass of carbon dioxide (co2) is 44.01 g/mol. the molar mass of water (h2o) is 18.01 g/mol. a reaction uses 528 g of co2. how many moles of water are used in this reaction?

Given:
6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO2) is 44.01 g/mol
molar mass of water (H2O) is 18.01 g/mol
528 g of CO2

Required:
moles of water

Solution:

528 g of CO2/ (44.01 g/mol CO2) = 12 moles CO2

12 moles CO2 (6 moles H2O/ 6 moles CO2) = 12 moles H2O

12 moles H2O (18.01 g/mol H2O) = 216.12 grams H2O