Chemical Quantities and Reactions

An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry ยท 115 exercises

Q. 7.47

In each of the following, identify the reactant that is oxidized and the reactant that is reduced: 

a. Zn(s) + Cl2(g) ZnCl2(s)

b.CI2(g) + 2NaBr(aq) 2NaCl(aq) + Br2(l)

c.2PbO(s)  2Pb(s) + O2(g)

d.2Fe (aq) + Sn2+(aq)  2Fe2+ (aq) + Sn4+ (aq)

8 step solution

Q. 7.1

What is mole ?

2 step solution

Q. 7.2

What is Avogadro's number ?

2 step solution

Q. 7.3

Calculate each of the following:
a. Number of C atoms in 0.500 mole of C.
b. Number of SO2 molecules in 1.28 moles of SO2
c. Moles of Fe in 5.22×1022  atoms of Fe.
d. Moles of C2H6O in 8.50×1024 molecules of C2H6O.

8 step solution

Q. 7.4

Calculate each of the following: 

  1. number of Li atoms in 4.5 moles of Li
  2.  number of CO2 molecules in 0.0180 mole of CO2
  3. moles of Cu in 7.8×1021 atoms of Cu
  4. moles of C2H6 in 3.75×1023 molecules of C2H6

8 step solution

Q. 7.5

Calculate each of the following quantities in 2.00 moles of H3PO4 :

  1. moles of H
  2. moles of O
  3. atoms of P
  4. atoms of  O

8 step solution

Q. 7.6

Calculate each of the following quantities in 0.185 moles of C6H14O :

  1. moles of  C
  2. moles of  O
  3. atoms of  H
  4. atoms of  C

8 step solution

Q. 7.7

 Quinine, C20H24N2O2, is a component of tonic water and bitter lemon.
a. How many moles of H are in 1.5 moles of quinine?
b. How many moles of C are in 5.0 moles of quinine?
c. How many moles of N are in 0.020 mole of quinine? 

6 step solution

Q. 7.8

Aluminum sulfate, Al2(SO4)3, is used in some antiperspirants.

  1. How many moles of O are present in 3.0 moles of Al2(SO4)3 ?
  2.  How many moles of aluminum ions (Al3+) are present in 0.40 mole of Al2(SO4)3 ?
  3.  How many moles of sulfate ions (SO42-) are present in 1.5 moles of Al2(SO4)3

6 step solution

Q. 7.9

Naproxen, found in Aleve, is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. Naproxen has a formula of C14H14O3.
a. How many moles of C are present in 2.30 moles of naproxen?
b. How many moles of H are present in 0.444 mole of naproxen?
c. How many moles of O are present in 0.0765 mole of naproxen? 

6 step solution

Q. 7.10

Benadryl is an over-the-counter drug used to treat allergy symptoms. The formula of Benadryl is C17H21NO.
a. How many moles of C are present in 0.733 mole of Benadryl?
b. How many moles of H are present in 2.20 moles of Benadryl?
c. How many moles of N are present in 1.54 moles of Benadryl? 

6 step solution

Q. 7.11

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following : 

a. Cl2      b. C3H6O3     c. Mg3PO42

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Q. 7.12

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following : 

a. O2      b. KH2PO4     c. FeClO43

6 step solution

Q. 7.13

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following : 

a. AlF3      b. C2H4Cl2     c. SnF2

6 step solution

Q. 7.14

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following : 

a. C4H8O4      b. Ga2CO33     c. KBrO4

6 step solution

Q. 7.15

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following:


a. KCl, salt substitute


b. C6H5NO2, niacin (vitamin B3) needed for cell metabolism


c. C19H20FNO3, Paxil, antidepressant

6 step solution

Q. 7.16

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following:


a. FeSO4, iron supplement


b. Al2O3, absorbent and abrasive


c. C7H5NO3S, saccharin, artificial sweetener

6 step solution

Q. 7.17

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following:


a. Al2SO43 , antiperspirant


b. KC4H5O6, cream of tartar


C. C16H19N3O5S, amoxicillin, antibiotic

6 step solution

Q. 7.19

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following:


a. C8H9NO2, acetaminophen used in Tylenol


b. Ca3C6H5O72, calcium supplement


c. C17H18FN3O3, Cipro, used to treat a range of bacterial infections

6 step solution

Q. 7.18

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following:


a. C3H8O , rubbing alcohol


b. NH42CO3 , baking powder


c. ZnC2H3O22, zinc supplement

6 step solution

Q. 7.20

Calculate the molar mass for each of the following:


a. CaSO4, calcium sulfate, used to make casts to protect broken bones


b. C6H12N2O4Pt, Carboplatin, used in chemotherapy


c. C12H18O, Propofol, used to induce anesthesia during surgery

6 step solution

Q. 7.21

 Calculate the mass, in grams, for each of the following:

 a. 1.50 moles of Na 

b. 2.80 moles of Ca 

c. 0.125 mole of CO2 

d. 0.0485 mole of Na2CO3

e. 7.14 x 102moles of PCI3

10 step solution

Q. 7.22

Calculate the mass, in grams, for each of the following: 

a. 5.12 moles of Al 

b . 0.75 mole of Cu 

c. 3.52 moles of MgBr2

d. 0.145 mole of C2H6O 

e. 2.08 moles of (NH4)2SO4 

10 step solution

Q. 7.31

a. The compound MgSO4, Epsom salts, is used to soothe sore feet and muscles. How many grams will you need to prepare a bath containing 5.00  mole of Epsom salts?

b. Potassium iodide, KI, is used as an expectorant. How many grams are in 0.450  mole of potassium iodide?

4 step solution

Q. 7.23

Calculate the mass, in grams, in  0.150 mole of each of the following: 

a. Ne

b. I2

 c. Na2O

d. Ca(NO3)2

 e. C6H14 


10 step solution

Q. 7.24

Calculate the mass, in grams, in 2.28 moles of each of the following: 

a. N2

b. SO3

c. C3H6O3 

d. Mg(HCO3)2

 e. SF6

10 step solution

Q. 7.26

Calculate the number of moles in each of the following: 

a. 85.2 g of Ni 

b. 144 g of K

 c. 6.4g of H2O

d. 308g of BaSO4

e. 252.8g of fructose, C6H12O6 

10 step solution

Q. 7.27

Calculate the number of moles in 25.0g of each of the following: 

a. He 

b. O 

c. Al(OH)3

d. Ga2S3 

e. C4H10, butane 

10 step solution

Q. 7.28

Calculate the number of moles in  4.0 g of each of the following:

a. Au 

b. SnO2

c. CS2 

d. Ca3 N2

e. C6H8O6, vitamin C 

10 step solution

Q. 7.29

Chloroethane, C2H5CI, is used to diagnose dead tooth nerves.

 a. How many moles are in 34.0 g of chloroethane?

 b. How many grams are in 1.50 moles of chloroethane? 

4 step solution

Q. 7.3

Allyl sulfide, (C3H5)2S, gives garlic, onions, and leeks their characteristic odor. The characteristic odor of garlic is due to a sulfur-containing compound. 

a. How many moles are in 23.2 g of allyl sulfide? 

b. How many grams are in 0.75 mole of allyl sulfide? 

4 step solution

Q. 7.25

Calculate the number of moles in each of the following: 

a. 82.0  g of Ag 

b . 0.288 g of C 

c. 15.0g of ammonia, NH3

d. 7.25 g of CH4

 e. 245  g of Fe2O3

10 step solution

Q. 7.32

a. Cyclopropane, C3H6, is an anesthetic given by inhalation. How many grams are in 0.25 mole of cyclopropane?

b. The sedative Demerol hydrochloride has the formula C15H22CINO2. How many grams are in 0.025 mole of Demerol hydrochloride?

4 step solution

Q. 7.33

Dinitrogen oxide (or nitrous oxide), N2O, also known as laughing gas, is widely used as an anesthetic in dentistry. 

a. How many grams are in style="max-width: none; vertical-align: -4px;" 1.50 moles of dinitrogen oxide? 

b. How many moles are in 34.0 g of dinitrogen oxide?

4 step solution

Q. 7.34

Chloroform, CHCl3, was formerly used as an anesthetic but its use was discontinued due to respiratory and cardiac failure. 

a. How many grams are in 0.122 mole of chloroform?

b. How many moles are in 26.7 g of chloroform?

4 step solution

Q. 7.106

Propane gas, C3H8, undergoes combustion with oxygen gas to produce carbon dioxide and water gases. Propane has a density of 2.02 g/L at room temperature. (7.4, 7.8)

a. Write the balanced chemical equation.

b. How many grams of H2O form when 5.00 L of C3H8 reacts?

c. How many grams of H2O can be produced from the reaction of 100 g of C3H8?

6 step solution

Q. 7.35

Determine whether each of the following is balanced or not balanced:

a. S(s) + O2(g) SO3(g)

b. 2Ga(s) + 3Cl2(g) 2GaCl3(s)

c. H2(g) + O2(g) H2O(g)

d. C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) 3CO2(g) +4H2O

8 step solution

Q. 7.36

Determine whether each of the following chemical equations are balanced or not balanced:

a. PCl3(s) + Cl2(g)  PCl5(s)

b. CO(g) + 2H2(g)CH4O(g)

c. 2KClO3(s)2KCl(s) + O2(g)

d. Mg(s) + N2(g)Mg3N2(s)

8 step solution

Q. 7.37

Balance each of the following chemical equations:

 a. N2(g)+O2(g)NO(g) b. HgO(s)Hg(l)+O2(g) c. Fe(s)+O2(g)Fe2O3(s) d. Na(s)+Cl2(g)NaCl(s)

8 step solution

Q. 7.38

Balance each of the following chemical equations:

 a. Ca(s)+Br2(l)CaBr2(s) b. P4(s)+O2(g)P4O10(s) c. Sb2 S3(s)+HCl(aq)SbCl3(aq)+H2 S(g) d. Fe2O3(s)+C(s)Fe(s)+CO(g)

8 step solution

Q. 7.39

Balance each of the following chemical equations:

 a. Mg(s)+AgNO3(aq)MgNO32(aq)+Ag(s)

 b. Al(s)+CuSO4(aq)Al2SO43(aq)+Cu(s)
 c. PbNO32(aq)+NaCl(aq)PbCl2(s)+NaNO3(aq

 d. Al(s)+HCl(aq)H2(g)+AlCl3(aq)

8 step solution

Q. 7.40

Balance each of the following chemical equations:

 a. Zn(s)+HNO3(aq)H2(g)+ZnNO32(aq) b. Al(s)+H2SO4(aq)H2(g)+Al2SO43(aq) c. K2SO4(aq)+BaCl2(aq)BaSO4(s)+KCl(aq) d. CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)

8 step solution

Q. 7.41

Classify each of the following as a combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion reaction: 

a. 2Al2O3s 4Als +3O2g

b. Br2l+BaI2sBaBr2s+I2s

c. 2C2H2g+5O2g4CO2g+2H2Og 

d.  BaCl2aq+K2CO3aqBaCO3s+KClaq

e. Pbs+O2gPbO2s

10 step solution

Q. 7.42

Classify each of the following as a combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion reaction: 

a. H2(g)+Br2(l)2HBr(g)

b. AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)  AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq) 

c. 2H2O2(aq)  2H2O(l) + O2(g)

d. Zn(s) + CuCl2(aq) Cu(s) + ZnCl2(aq)

e. C5H8(g) + 702(g)  5CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)

10 step solution

Q. 7.43

Classify each of the following as a combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion reaction: 

a. 4Fe(s) + 3O2(g) 2Fe2O3(s)

b. Mg(s) + 2AgNO3(aq)  2Ag(s) + Mg(NO3)2(aq)

c. CuCO3(s) CuO(s) + CO2(g)

d. Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 6KOH(aq)  2Al(OH)3(s) + 3K2SO4(aq) 

e. C4H8(g) + 6O2(g)  4CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)

10 step solution

Q. 7.44

Classify each of the following as a combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion reaction: 

a. CuO(s) + 2HCl(aq)  CuCl2(aq) + H2O(l)

b. 2Al(s) + 3Br2(l)  2AlBr3(s)

c. 2C2H2(g) + 5O2(g)  4CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)

d. Fe2O3(s) + 3C(s) 2Fe(s) + 3CO(g)

e. C6H12O6(aq) 2C2H6O(aq) + 2CO2(g)

10 step solution

Q. 7.45

Identify each of the following as an oxidation or a reduction: 

a. Na+(aq) +e- 2 Na(s)

b. Ni(s) Ni2+(aq) + 2e-

c.  Cr3+(aq) + 3e- Cr(s)

d. 2H+(aq) + 2e- H2(g)

8 step solution

Q. 7.46

Identify each of the following as an oxidation or a reduction: 

a. O2(g) + 4e- 2O2- (aq)

b. Ag(s)  Ag+(aq) +e-

c. Fe3+(aq) +e- Fe2+ (aq)

d. 2Br -(aq)  Br2(l) + 2 e-

8 step solution

Q. 7.49

In the mitochondria of human cells, energy is provided by the oxidation and reduction reactions of the iron ions in the cytochromes in electron transport. Identify each of the following as an oxidation or a reduction: 

a. Fe3+ + e- Fe2+

b. Fe2+  Fe3+ + e-

4 step solution

Q. 7.50

Chlorine (Cl2) is a strong germicide used to disinfect drinking water and to kill microbes in swimming pools. If the product is Cl-, was the elemental chlorine oxidized or reduced?

2 step solution

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