Stoichiometry
Topics Covered:
- Percent composition, empirical formula, and molecular formula
- Limiting reactant, percent yield, and percent error
Types of Reactions:
- Synthesis: Combination of two or more substances to form a new compound.
- Decomposition: Breakdown of a compound into simpler substances.
- Single Replacement: One element replaces another in a compound.
- Double Replacement: Exchange of ions between two compounds.
- Combustion: A substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.
Redox vs. Non-Redox Reactions:
- Redox Reactions: Include synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, and combustion.
- Non-Redox Reactions: Double replacement reactions without changes in oxidation states.
Some Important Reactions:
- Metal + Water: Produces metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
- Metal + Acid: Produces a salt and hydrogen gas.
- Metal Oxide + Water: Forms a metal hydroxide.
- Nonmetal Oxide + Water: Forms an acid.
- Limestone + Acid: Produces CO2, water, and a salt.
- Metal Carbonate Heated: Produces metal oxide and CO2.
- Complex Ion Formation: Reactions forming complex ions, e.g., [Al(OH)6]3−
Solution Preparation:
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Preparing 100 mL of 1.00 M NaCl Solution:
- Measure 5.85 grams of NaCl using an electronic balance.
- Transfer to a 100 mL volumetric flask, add water, and dissolve.
- Add water until the meniscus reaches the 100 mL mark.
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Preparing 500 mL of 0.10 M H2SO4 Solution:
- Use dilution formula: M1V1 = M2V2 to calculate the needed volume.
- Measure 25 mL of 2.0 M H2SO4 and dilute to 500 mL with water.
- Add acid to water (never the reverse) for safety.
Question 1:
Unknown Compound Combustion: A 6.0 g compound produces 8.8 g of CO2 and 3.6 g of H2O upon combustion. What is its empirical formula?
- (A) CH
- (B) CH2O
- (C) C2H4O
- (D) CH4O
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Answer Explanation: Calculate moles of Carbon: Moles of CO2 = 8.8 g / 44 g/mol = 0.2 mol Moles of C = 0.2 mol Calculate moles of Hydrogen: Moles of H2O = 3.6 g / 18 g/mol = 0.2 mol Moles of H = 0.2 mol × 2 = 0.4 mol Calculate mass of C and H: Mass of C = 0.2 mol × 12 g/mol = 2.4 g Mass of H = 0.4 mol × 1 g/mol = 0.4 g Calculate mass of Oxygen: Mass of O = Total mass - Mass of C - Mass of H Mass of O = 6.0 g - 2.4 g - 0.4 g = 3.2 g Moles of O = 3.2 g / 16 g/mol = 0.2 mol Determine mole ratio: C : H : O = 0.2 : 0.4 : 0.2 Simplify by dividing by the smallest number (0.2): C : H : O = 1 : 2 : 1 Empirical Formula: CH2O Correct Answer: (B)
Question 2:
Ammonia Formation: N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3. Calculate the number of molecules of ammonia formed when 44.8 L of nitrogen reacts with 6.0 g of hydrogen at STP.
- (A) 6.02 × 1023 molecules
- (B) 1.20 × 1024 molecules
- (C) 3.01 × 1023 molecules
- (D) 1.80 × 1024 molecules
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Answer Explanation: The moles of nitrogen and hydrogen can be used to find the number of ammonia molecules formed. Using stoichiometry, the correct answer is 1.20 × 1024 molecules. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 3:
Percent Yield Calculation: In the synthesis of ammonia (NH3), the theoretical yield is calculated to be 45 grams. If 30 grams of ammonia are actually produced, what is the percent yield?
- (A) 66.7%
- (B) 75%
- (C) 88.9%
- (D) 50%
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Answer Explanation: Percent yield is calculated using: Percent Yield = (Actual Yield/Theoretical Yield)×100 Correct Answer: (A)
Question 4:
Combustion of Hydrocarbon: A 9.0 g hydrocarbon produces 11.0 g of CO2. What is the mass percent of carbon in the hydrocarbon?
- (A) 27.3%
- (B) 36.4%
- (C) 45.5%
- (D) 72.7%
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Answer Explanation: Calculate moles of CO2: Moles of CO2 = 11.0 g / 44 g/mol = 0.25 mol Calculate mass of Carbon: Moles of C = Moles of CO2 = 0.25 mol Mass of C = 0.25 mol × 12 g/mol = 3.0 g Calculate mass percent of Carbon: Mass percent = (Mass of C / Mass of hydrocarbon) × 100 Mass percent = (3.0 g / 9.0 g) × 100 = 33.3% Closest Option: The closest option is 36.4% Correct Answer: (B)
Question 5:
Glass Composition: A glass composition contains 12% Na2O, 12% CaO, and 76% SiO2. Arrange them in order of moles from the most to the least.
- (A) SiO2, CaO, Na2O
- (B) SiO2, Na2O, CaO
- (C) Na2O, CaO, SiO2
- (D) Na2O, SiO2, CaO
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Answer Explanation: Assume a 100 g sample for simplicity. 1. **Calculate moles of SiO2:** - Mass = 76 g - Molar mass of SiO2 = 28.1 (Si) + 2 × 16.0 (O) = 60.1 g/mol - Moles = 76 g / 60.1 g/mol ≈ 1.264 moles 2. **Calculate moles of Na2O:** - Mass = 12 g - Molar mass of Na2O = 2 × 23.0 (Na) + 16.0 (O) = 62.0 g/mol - Moles = 12 g / 62.0 g/mol ≈ 0.194 moles 3. **Calculate moles of CaO:** - Mass = 12 g - Molar mass of CaO = 40.1 (Ca) + 16.0 (O) = 56.1 g/mol - Moles = 12 g / 56.1 g/mol ≈ 0.214 moles **Arrange in order of decreasing moles:** 1. **SiO2**: 1.264 moles (Most moles) 2. **CaO**: 0.214 moles 3. **Na2O**: 0.194 moles (Least moles) Correct Answer: (A)
Question 6:
Hydrate of Copper Sulfate: A hydrate of CuSO4 is heated, and its mass decreases from 125 g to 80 g. What is the formula for the hydrate?
- (A) CuSO4·10H2O
- (B) CuSO4·5H2O
- (C) CuSO4·2H2O
- (D) CuSO4·H2O
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Answer Explanation: The loss in mass corresponds to the water content in the hydrate. Based on the mass loss, the formula is CuSO4·5H2O. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 7:
Empirical Formula of Sulfur-Oxygen Compound: A sulfur-oxygen compound is 50% oxygen by weight. What is its empirical formula?
- (A) SO
- (B) SO2
- (C) S2O3
- (D) S2O5
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Answer Explanation: The empirical formula is found by determining the simplest ratio of moles of sulfur to oxygen. The correct formula is SO2. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 8:
Sodium and Water Reaction: Sodium reacts with water to form 10 L of H2 at STP. What is the mass of sodium?
- (A) 5 g
- (B) 10 g
- (C) 20 g
- (D) 40 g
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Answer Explanation: Using stoichiometry and the molar volume of gases at STP, the mass of sodium is found to be 20 g. Correct Answer: (C)
Question 9:
Atomic Mass of Element X: Four compounds containing element X have masses of 36 g, 54 g, 72 g, and 108 g. What is the possible atomic mass of X?
- (A) 18.0
- (B) 25.0
- (C) 72.0
- (D) 108
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Answer Explanation: The masses suggest that the possible atomic mass of X could be 18.0, considering the different multiples. The correct answer is 18.0. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 10:
Equimolar Solution Mixing: If equimolar solutions of NaCl and Pb(NO3)2 are mixed, which ion will not be present in significant amounts in the resulting solution after the reaction is completed?
- (A) Na+
- (B) Cl−
- (C) Pb2+
- (D) NO3−
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Answer Explanation: When NaCl and Pb(NO3)2 are mixed, PbCl2 precipitates, leaving Na+ and NO3− in the solution. The correct answer is Cl− as it forms the precipitate. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 11:
Net Ionic Equation: Choose the correct net ionic equation representing the reaction that occurs between a solution of ammonium carbonate and a solution of copper (I) chloride.
- (A) 2Cu+(aq) + CO32−(aq) → Cu2CO3(s)
- (B) Cu2+(aq) + CO32−(aq) → CuCO3(s)
- (C) (NH4)2CO3(aq) + 2CuCl(aq) → 2NH4Cl(aq) + Cu2CO3(s)
- (D) (NH4)2CO3(aq) + 2CuCl(aq) → 2NH4Cl(s) + Cu2CO3(aq)
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Answer Explanation: The correct net ionic equation involves the formation of a solid precipitate of copper carbonate. The correct answer is 2Cu+(aq) + CO32−(aq) → Cu2CO3(s). Correct Answer: (A)
Question 12:
Oxidation State: Which of the following statements about the reaction given below is NOT true?
2Cr3+ + 3I2 + 7H2O → Cr2O72− + 6I− + 14H+
- (A) The oxidation number of chromium changes from +3 to +6.
- (B) The oxidation number of iodine changes from 0 to -1.
- (C) The oxidation number of hydrogen changes from +1 to 0.
- (D) The oxidation number of oxygen remains the same.
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Answer Explanation: The oxidation number of hydrogen does not change in this reaction; it remains +1. Therefore, the statement that hydrogen changes from +1 to 0 is incorrect. Correct Answer: (C)
Question 13:
Precipitate Formation: When aqueous solutions of iron (III) nitrate and sodium carbonate are mixed, what is the formula of the precipitate?
- (A) Fe3(CO3)3
- (B) Fe2(CO3)3
- (C) NaNO3
- (D) No precipitate would form.
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Answer Explanation: Iron (III) carbonate, Fe2(CO3)3, precipitates out of solution. The correct answer is (B). Correct Answer: (B)
Question 14:
Spectator Ions: If solutions containing AgNO3 and KBr are mixed, what are the spectator ions?
- (A) Ag+ and Br−
- (B) K+ and Ag+
- (C) K+ and NO3−
- (D) Ag+, NO3−, K+, and Br−
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Answer Explanation: In the reaction between AgNO3 and KBr, AgBr precipitates, leaving K+ and NO3− as the spectator ions. The correct answer is (C). Correct Answer: (C)
Question 15:
Half-Reaction Coefficient: ...CN− + ...OH− → ...CNO− + ...H2O + ...e−
When the half-reaction above is balanced, what is the coefficient for e− if all the coefficients are reduced to the lowest whole number?
- (A) 1
- (B) 2
- (C) 3
- (D) 4
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Answer Explanation: Balancing the half-reaction shows that the coefficient for electrons is 1. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 16:
Decomposition of Potassium Chlorate: When heated, potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen gas via the following reaction:
2 KClO3(s) → 2 KCl(s) + 3 O2(g)
If 12.25 g of potassium chlorate decomposes completely, how many grams of oxygen gas are produced?
- (A) 3.00 g
- (B) 4.80 g
- (C) 6.00 g
- (D) 7.20 g
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Answer Explanation: Calculate moles of KClO3: Molar mass of KClO3 = 39.1 (K) + 35.5 (Cl) + 48.0 (3×16 O) = 122.6 g/mol Moles of KClO3 = 12.25 g / 122.6 g/mol ≈ 0.1 mol Use stoichiometry to find moles of O2: According to the balanced equation, 2 mol KClO3 produce 3 mol O2 Moles of O2 = 0.1 mol KClO3 × (3 mol O2 / 2 mol KClO3) = 0.15 mol Calculate mass of O2: Molar mass of O2 = 32.0 g/mol Mass of O2 = 0.15 mol × 32.0 g/mol = 4.80 g Correct Answer: (B)
Question 17:
Volume of Oxygen Gas: Approximately how many liters of oxygen gas will be evolved at STP when 12.25 g of potassium chlorate decomposes according to the reaction:
2 KClO3(s) → 2 KCl(s) + 3 O2(g)
- (A) 2.24 L
- (B) 3.36 L
- (C) 4.48 L
- (D) 22.4 L
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Answer Explanation: At STP, 1 mole of gas occupies 22.4 L. Using stoichiometry, the decomposition of 12.25 g of KClO3 produces approximately 3.36 L of O2 gas. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 18:
Effect of Temperature on Gas Pressure: If the temperature of the gas is doubled while the volume is held constant, what will happen to the pressure exerted by the gas and why?
- (A) It will also double, because the gas molecules will be moving faster.
- (B) It will also double, because the gas molecules are exerting a greater force on each other.
- (C) It will be cut in half, because the molecules will lose more energy when colliding.
- (D) It will increase by a factor of 4, because the kinetic energy will be four times greater.
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Answer Explanation: According to the ideal gas law (PV = nRT), when the temperature is doubled while volume is constant, the pressure will also double due to the increased kinetic energy of the gas molecules. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 19:
Solution Concentration: How many grams of sodium chloride (NaCl) are needed to prepare 500 mL of a 0.5 M NaCl solution?
- (A) 14.6 g
- (B) 29.2 g
- (C) 58.4 g
- (D) 116.8 g
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Answer Explanation: Calculate moles of NaCl: Moles = Molarity × Volume (in liters) Moles = 0.5 M × 0.5 L = 0.25 mol Calculate mass of NaCl: Molar mass of NaCl = 23.0 (Na) + 35.5 (Cl) = 58.5 g/mol Mass = 0.25 mol × 58.5 g/mol ≈ 14.6 g Correct Answer: (A)
Question 20:
Gas Stoichiometry at Non-STP Conditions: What volume will 2.0 moles of an ideal gas occupy at a pressure of 2.0 atm and a temperature of 273 K?
- (A) 22.4 L
- (B) 11.2 L
- (C) 24.0 L
- (D) 44.8 L
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Answer Explanation:
Use the Ideal Gas Law:
PV = nRT
Where:
- P = Pressure = 2.0 atm
- V = Volume = ?
- n = Number of moles = 2.0 mol
- R = Ideal gas constant = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K
- T = Temperature = 273 K
Solve for V:
V = (nRT) ÷ P
Plug in the values:
V = [ (2.0 mol) × (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K) × (273 K) ] ÷ 2.0 atm
Calculate the numerator:
Numerator = 2.0 × 0.0821 × 273 ≈ 44.8 L·atm
Now, compute V:
V =
44.8 L·atm
2.0 atm
= 22.4 L
Correct Answer: (A)
Question 21:
Gas Laws Application: A gas occupies 5.0 liters at a pressure of 1.0 atm. What will be its volume if the pressure is increased to 2.5 atm while the temperature remains constant?
- (A) 2.0 L
- (B) 3.0 L
- (C) 5.0 L
- (D) 12.5 L
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Answer Explanation:
Use Boyle's Law (at constant temperature):
P1V1 = P2V2
Where:
- P1 = 1.0 atm
- V1 = 5.0 L
- P2 = 2.5 atm
- V2 = ?
Solve for V2:
V2 = (P1V1) ÷ P2
Plug in the values:
V2 = (1.0 atm × 5.0 L) ÷ 2.5 atm
Calculate:
V2 =
5.0 atm·L
2.5 atm
= 2.0 L
Correct Answer: (A)
Question 22:
Ideal Gas Law Calculation: How many moles of gas are present in a 10.0 L container at 2.0 atm pressure and 300 K temperature?
- (A) 0.80 mol
- (B) 0.50 mol
- (C) 1.00 mol
- (D) 2.00 mol
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Answer Explanation:
Use the Ideal Gas Law:
PV = nRT
Solve for n:
n = (PV) ÷ (RT)
Where:
- P = 2.0 atm
- V = 10.0 L
- R = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K
- T = 300 K
Plug in the values:
n = (2.0 atm × 10.0 L) ÷ (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K × 300 K)
Calculate the denominator:
Denominator = 0.0821 × 300 ≈ 24.63 L·atm/mol
Compute n:
n =
20.0 atm·L
24.63 L·atm/mol
≈ 0.8116 mol
Rounded to two significant figures:
n ≈ 0.81 mol
Closest option:
0.80 mol
Correct Answer: (A)
Question 23:
Precipitate Formation: If solutions of barium nitrate and sodium sulfate are mixed, what will be the formula of the precipitate?
- (A) BaSO4
- (B) NaNO3
- (C) Ba(NO3)2
- (D) No precipitate will form.
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Answer Explanation: When barium nitrate reacts with sodium sulfate, BaSO4 is formed as a precipitate since it is insoluble in water. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 24:
Spectator Ions: If solutions containing Na2SO4 and CaCl2 are mixed, which ions are the spectator ions in the resulting solution?
- (A) Na+ and Cl−
- (B) Ca2+ and SO42−
- (C) Na+ and SO42−
- (D) Ca2+ and Cl−
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Answer Explanation: When Na2SO4 and CaCl2 are mixed, CaSO4 precipitates, leaving Na+ and Cl− ions as the spectator ions. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 25:
Equilibrium of Ions: If equimolar solutions of Na2CO3 and Mg(NO3)2 are mixed, which ion will NOT be present in significant amounts in the resulting solution after equilibrium is established?
- (A) Na+
- (B) CO32−
- (C) NO3−
- (D) Mg2+
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Answer Explanation: When Na2CO3 and Mg(NO3)2 are mixed, they react to form magnesium carbonate (MgCO3), which is insoluble and precipitates out. Reaction: Mg2+ + CO32− → MgCO3(s) Both Mg2+ and CO32− ions are removed from the solution as they form the precipitate. However, due to the low solubility product of MgCO3, the concentration of CO32− ions remaining in the solution is significantly lower compared to Mg2+ ions. Ions Remaining in Solution: Na+ and NO3− Therefore, CO32− ions will NOT be present in significant amounts after equilibrium is established. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 26:
Net Ionic Equation: Choose the correct net ionic equation representing the reaction that occurs when solutions of silver nitrate and sodium carbonate are mixed.
- (A) AgNO3(aq) + Na2CO3(aq) → NaNO3(aq) + Ag2CO3(s)
- (B) 2Ag+(aq) + CO32−(aq) → Ag2CO3(s)
- (C) Ag+(aq) + CO32−(aq) → Ag2CO3(aq)
- (D) 2Ag+(aq) + 2NO3− → AgNO3(s)
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Answer Explanation: The correct net ionic equation involves the formation of a solid precipitate, silver carbonate: 2Ag+(aq) + CO32−(aq) → Ag2CO3(s). Correct Answer: (B)
Question 27:
Stoichiometry of Combustion: When 8.0 grams of methane (CH4) is combusted in excess oxygen, how many grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) will be produced?
- (A) 22.0 g
- (B) 44.0 g
- (C) 88.0 g
- (D) 16.0 g
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Answer Explanation: The balanced equation for the combustion of methane is: CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O Molar mass of CH4 = 16 g/mol. Molar mass of CO2 = 44 g/mol. Given 8.0 g of CH4, this is 0.5 moles (8.0 g / 16 g/mol). From the balanced equation, 1 mole of CH4 produces 1 mole of CO2. Thus, 0.5 moles of CH4 will produce 0.5 moles of CO2. Mass of CO2 = 0.5 moles × 44 g/mol = 22.0 g. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 28:
Stoichiometry of Acid-Base Reaction: How many grams of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) are needed to completely neutralize 50.0 mL of 0.5 M sulfuric acid (H2SO4)?
- (A) 2.0 g
- (B) 4.0 g
- (C) 8.0 g
- (D) 1.0 g
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Answer Explanation: The balanced equation for the neutralization is: H2SO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + 2H2O Moles of H2SO4 = Molarity × Volume = 0.5 M × 0.050 L = 0.025 moles. According to the equation, 1 mole of H2SO4 reacts with 2 moles of NaOH. Therefore, 0.025 moles of H2SO4 will need 0.050 moles of NaOH. Molar mass of NaOH = 40 g/mol. Mass of NaOH required = 0.050 moles × 40 g/mol = 2.0 g. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 29:
Limiting Reagent: If 14.0 grams of nitrogen (N2) react with 6.0 grams of hydrogen (H2) to form ammonia (NH3), what is the limiting reagent and how many grams of ammonia will be produced?
- (A) N2; 17.0 g
- (B) H2; 34.0 g
- (C) N2; 34.0 g
- (D) H2; 17.0 g
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Answer Explanation: The balanced equation is: N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3 Molar mass of N2 = 28 g/mol Moles of N2 = 14.0 g / 28 g/mol = 0.5 moles Molar mass of H2 = 2 g/mol Moles of H2 = 6.0 g / 2 g/mol = 3.0 moles From the equation, 1 mole of N2 requires 3 moles of H2. 0.5 moles of N2 would require 1.5 moles of H2. Since we have 3.0 moles of H2, which is more than needed, N2 is the limiting reagent. Moles of NH3 produced = 2 × 0.5 moles = 1.0 mole Molar mass of NH3 = 17 g/mol Mass of NH3 = 1.0 mole × 17 g/mol = 17.0 g Correct Answer: (A)
Question 30:
Gas Stoichiometry: How many liters of hydrogen gas at STP are produced when 10.0 grams of zinc react with excess hydrochloric acid according to the reaction:
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
- (A) 3.42 L
- (B) 4.48 L
- (C) 7.85 L
- (D) 11.2 L
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Answer Explanation: 1. **Calculate moles of Zn:** - Molar mass of Zn = 65.38 g/mol - Moles of Zn = 10.0 g / 65.38 g/mol ≈ 0.153 moles 2. **Use stoichiometry to find moles of H2:** - According to the balanced equation, 1 mole of Zn produces 1 mole of H2 - Moles of H2 = 0.153 moles 3. **Calculate volume of H2 at STP:** - At STP, 1 mole of gas occupies 22.4 L - Volume = 0.153 moles × 22.4 L/mol ≈ 3.42 L **Correct Answer:** **(A)**
Question 31:
Percent Yield Calculation: When 50.0 grams of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is decomposed, it produces 20.0 grams of calcium oxide (CaO). If the theoretical yield is 28.0 grams, what is the percent yield of the reaction?
- (A) 50%
- (B) 71.4%
- (C) 75%
- (D) 85.7%
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Answer Explanation: Percent yield is calculated using the formula: (actual yield / theoretical yield) × 100. Here, percent yield = (20.0 g / 28.0 g) × 100 = 71.4%. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 32:
Percent Error Calculation: During an experiment, 0.85 moles of hydrogen gas was collected. The theoretical amount was calculated to be 1.00 mole. What is the percent error of the experiment?
- (A) 8.5%
- (B) 10.0%
- (C) 15.0%
- (D) 20.0%
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Answer Explanation: Percent error is calculated using the formula: | (theoretical - experimental) / theoretical | × 100. Percent error = | (1.00 - 0.85) / 1.00 | × 100 = 15.0%. Correct Answer: (C)
Question 33:
Limiting Reagent and Stoichiometry: If 10.0 grams of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) reacts with 10.0 grams of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), what mass of sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) will be formed?
- (A) 12.5 g
- (B) 14.2 g
- (C) 17.5 g
- (D) 20.0 g
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Answer Explanation: The balanced equation for the reaction is: H2SO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + 2H2O Molar masses: H2SO4 = 98 g/mol, NaOH = 40 g/mol, Na2SO4 = 142 g/mol. Moles of H2SO4 = 10.0 g / 98 g/mol = 0.102 moles. Moles of NaOH = 10.0 g / 40 g/mol = 0.25 moles. H2SO4 is the limiting reagent since it requires 2 moles of NaOH. Moles of Na2SO4 produced = 0.102 moles. Mass of Na2SO4 = 0.102 moles × 142 g/mol = 14.2 g. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 34:
Gas Stoichiometry: How many liters of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas at STP will be produced when 5.0 grams of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) decomposes?
- (A) 1.12 L
- (B) 2.24 L
- (C) 3.36 L
- (D) 4.48 L
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Answer Explanation: The balanced equation for the decomposition is: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 Molar mass of CaCO3 = 100 g/mol. Moles of CaCO3 = 5.0 g / 100 g/mol = 0.05 moles. At STP, 1 mole of gas occupies 22.4 L. Volume of CO2 = 0.05 moles × 22.4 L/mol = 1.12 L. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 35:
Mass-to-Mass Stoichiometry: How many grams of water (H2O) will be produced when 10.0 grams of hydrogen gas (H2) reacts completely with oxygen gas (O2)?
- (A) 90.0 g
- (B) 80.0 g
- (C) 100.0 g
- (D) 180.0 g
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Answer Explanation: The balanced equation for the reaction is: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O Molar mass of H2 = 2 g/mol, molar mass of H2O = 18 g/mol. Moles of H2 = 10.0 g / 2 g/mol = 5 moles. From the balanced equation, 2 moles of H2 produce 2 moles of H2O. Therefore, 5 moles of H2 produce 5 moles of H2O. Mass of H2O = 5 moles × 18 g/mol = 90.0 g. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 36:
Excess Reagent Calculation: If 20.0 grams of magnesium reacts with 10.0 grams of hydrochloric acid (HCl), what is the mass of excess magnesium left after the reaction?
- (A) 5.2 g
- (B) 9.8 g
- (C) 10.0 g
- (D) 15.0 g
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Answer Explanation: The balanced equation for the reaction is: Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2 Molar mass of Mg = 24 g/mol, molar mass of HCl = 36.5 g/mol. Moles of Mg = 20.0 g / 24 g/mol = 0.833 moles. Moles of HCl = 10.0 g / 36.5 g/mol = 0.274 moles. From the equation, 1 mole of Mg reacts with 2 moles of HCl. 0.833 moles of Mg would require 1.666 moles of HCl, but only 0.274 moles of HCl are present. HCl is the limiting reagent. Moles of Mg that react = 0.274 moles / 2 = 0.137 moles. Mass of Mg that reacts = 0.137 moles × 24 g/mol = 3.3 g. Mass of excess Mg = 20.0 g - 3.3 g = 16.7 g. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 37:
Limiting Reagent and Percent Yield: When 15.0 grams of aluminum reacts with 50.0 grams of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), how many grams of iron (Fe) will be produced if the reaction has a 75% yield? The balanced equation for the reaction is: 2Al + Fe2O3 → Al2O3 + 2Fe.
- (A) 20.5 g
- (B) 30.0 g
- (C) 35.5 g
- (D) 40.0 g
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Answer Explanation: 1. Molar masses: Al = 27 g/mol, Fe2O3 = 159.7 g/mol, Fe = 55.85 g/mol. 2. Moles of Al = 15.0 g / 27 g/mol = 0.556 moles. Moles of Fe2O3 = 50.0 g / 159.7 g/mol = 0.313 moles. 3. From the balanced equation, 2 moles of Al react with 1 mole of Fe2O3. Since we have fewer moles of Fe2O3, it is the limiting reagent. 4. Moles of Fe produced = 2 × 0.313 moles = 0.626 moles. 5. Mass of Fe = 0.626 moles × 55.85 g/mol = 34.97 g. 6. Percent yield = 75%, so actual yield = 34.97 g × 0.75 = 26.23 g. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 38:
Combustion Analysis: A 10.0 g sample of a hydrocarbon is completely burned in oxygen, producing 33.0 g of CO2 and 13.5 g of H2O. Determine the empirical formula of the hydrocarbon.
- (A) CH
- (B) C2H4
- (C) C3H6
- (D) C4H8
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Answer Explanation: 1. Moles of CO2 = 33.0 g / 44 g/mol = 0.75 moles. Each mole of CO2 contains 1 mole of C, so moles of C = 0.75 moles. 2. Moles of H2O = 13.5 g / 18 g/mol = 0.75 moles. Each mole of H2O contains 2 moles of H, so moles of H = 0.75 × 2 = 1.5 moles. 3. Mole ratio of C:H = 0.75:1.5 = 1:2. 4. The empirical formula is CH2. Correct Answer: (B)
Question 39:
Gas Collection Over Water: In an experiment, 2.00 grams of zinc reacts with excess hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas. The gas is collected over water at 25°C, where the vapor pressure of water is 24 mmHg. If the total pressure in the container is 780 mmHg, what is the volume of the dry hydrogen gas collected at STP?
- (A) 0.745 L
- (B) 0.815 L
- (C) 0.930 L
- (D) 1.10 L
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Answer Explanation: 1. Molar mass of Zn = 65.38 g/mol. Moles of Zn = 2.00 g / 65.38 g/mol = 0.0306 moles. 2. Balanced equation: Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2. Thus, 1 mole of Zn produces 1 mole of H2. 3. Moles of H2 = 0.0306 moles. 4. Dry gas pressure = Total pressure - Vapor pressure of water = 780 mmHg - 24 mmHg = 756 mmHg. 5. Convert pressure to atm: 756 mmHg × (1 atm / 760 mmHg) = 0.995 atm. 6. Using the ideal gas law: PV = nRT. V = (nRT) / P. V = (0.0306 moles × 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K × 298 K) / 0.995 atm = 0.745 L. Correct Answer: (A)
Question 40:
Back Titration: A sample of impure limestone weighing 2.50 grams is dissolved in 50.0 mL of 1.0 M hydrochloric acid (HCl). The excess acid is then back-titrated with 0.50 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH), requiring 30.0 mL to reach the endpoint. Calculate the percentage purity of the limestone (assumed to be CaCO3).
- (A) 65.0%
- (B) 75.0%
- (C) 85.0%
- (D) 95.0%
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Answer Explanation: 1. Moles of HCl initially added = 50.0 mL × 1.0 M = 0.0500 moles. 2. Moles of NaOH used in back titration = 30.0 mL × 0.50 M = 0.0150 moles. 3. Moles of excess HCl = 0.0150 moles. 4. Moles of HCl reacted with CaCO3 = 0.0500 moles - 0.0150 moles = 0.0350 moles. 5. Balanced equation: CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O. Thus, 2 moles of HCl react with 1 mole of CaCO3. 6. Moles of CaCO3 = 0.0350 moles / 2 = 0.0175 moles. 7. Mass of CaCO3 = 0.0175 moles × 100 g/mol = 1.75 g. 8. Percentage purity = (1.75 g / 2.50 g) × 100 = 70.0%. Correct Answer: (B)
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