Chapter 3

Chemistry The Central Science · 96 exercises

Problem 63

Several brands of antacids use \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) to react with stomach acid, which contains primarily \(\mathrm{HCl}\) : \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}(s)+\mathrm{HCl}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{AlCl}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)\) (a) Balance this equation. (b) Calculate the number of grams of \(\mathrm{HCl}\) that can react with \(0.500 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) (c) Calculate the number of grams of \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) and the number of grams of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) formed when \(0.500 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) reacts. (d) Show that your calculations in parts (b) and (c) are consistent with the law of conservation of mass.

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Problem 64

An iron ore sample contains \(\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) together with other substances. Reaction of the ore with CO produces iron metal: $$ \mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}(s)+\mathrm{CO}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Fe}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) $$ (a) Balance this equation. (b) Calculate the number of grams of CO that can react with $$ 0.350 \mathrm{~kg} \text { of } \mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} $$ (c) Calculate the number of grams of Fe and the number of grams of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) formed when \(0.350 \mathrm{~kg}\) of \(\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) reacts. (d) Show that your calculations in parts (b) and (c) are consistent with the law of conservation of mass.

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Problem 65

Aluminum sulfide reacts with water to form aluminum hydroxide and hydrogen sulfide. (a) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. (b) How many grams of aluminum hydroxide are obtained from \(14.2 \mathrm{~g}\) of aluminum sulfide?

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Problem 66

Calcium hydride reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. (a) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. (b) How many grams of calcium hydride are needed to form \(4.500 \mathrm{~g}\) of hydrogen?

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Problem 67

Automotive air bags inflate when sodium azide, \(\mathrm{NaN}_{3}\), rapidly decomposes to its component elements: $$ 2 \mathrm{NaN}_{3}(s) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Na}(s)+3 \mathrm{~N}_{2}(g) $$ (a) How many moles of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) are produced by the decomposition of \(1.50 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{NaN}_{3} ?\) (b) How many grams of \(\mathrm{NaN}_{3}\) are required to form \(10.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of nitrogen gas? (c) How many grams of \(\mathrm{NaN}_{3}\) are required to produce \(10.0 \mathrm{ft}^{3}\) of nitrogen gas, about the size of an automotive air bag, if the gas has a density of \(1.25 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{L}\) ?

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Problem 68

The complete combustion of octane, \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}\), the main component of gasoline, proceeds as follows: \(2 \mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}(l)+25 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 16 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+18 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) (a) How many moles of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) are needed to burn \(1.50 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18} ?\) (b) How many grams of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) are needed to burn \(10.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18} ?\) (c) Octane has a density of \(0.692 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\) at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). How many grams of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) are required to burn \(15.0 \mathrm{gal}\) of \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}\) (the capacity of an average fuel tank)? (d) How many grams of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) are produced when 15.0 gal of \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}\) are combusted?

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Problem 69

A piece of aluminum foil \(1.00 \mathrm{~cm}\) square and \(0.550 \mathrm{~mm}\) thick is allowed to react with bromine to form aluminum bromide. (a) How many moles of aluminum were used? (The density of aluminum is \(\left.2.699 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3} .\right)\) (b) How many grams of aluminum bromide form, assuming the aluminum reacts completelv?

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Problem 70

Detonation of nitroglycerin proceeds as follows: $$ 4 \mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{N}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{9}(l) \longrightarrow \\ \quad \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad12 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+6 \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)+10 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) $$ (a) If a sample containing 2.00 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of nitroglycerin (density \(=\) 1.592 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL}\) ) is detonated, how many moles of gas are produced? (b) If each mole of gas occupies 55 Lunder the conditions of the explosion, how many liters of gas are produced? (c) How many grams of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) are produced in the detonation?

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Problem 71

(a) Define the terms limiting reactant and excess reactant. (b) Why are the amounts of products formed in a reaction determined only by the amount of the limiting reactant? (c) Why should you base your choice of which compound is the limiting reactant on its number of initial moles, not on its initial mass in grams?

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Problem 72

(a) Define the terms theoretical yield, actual yield, and percent yield. (b) Why is the actual yield in a reaction almost always less than the theoretical yield? (c) Can a reaction ever have \(110 \%\) actual yield?

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Problem 73

A manufacturer of bicycles has 4815 wheels, 2305 frames, and 2255 handlebars. (a) How many bicycles can be manufactured using these parts? (b) How many parts of each kind are left over? (c) Which part limits the production of bicycles?

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Problem 74

A bottling plant has 126,515 bottles with a capacity of \(355 \mathrm{~mL}\), 108,500 caps, and \(48,775 \mathrm{~L}\) of beverage. (a) How many bottles can be filled and capped? (b) How much of each item is left over? (c) Which component limits the production?

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Problem 75

Sodium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide as follows: \(2 \mathrm{NaOH}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)\) Which is the limiting reactant when \(1.85 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{NaOH}\) and 1.00 \(\mathrm{mol} \mathrm{CO}_{2}\) are allowed to react? How many moles of \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) can be produced? How many moles of the excess reactant remain after the completion of the reaction?

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Problem 76

Aluminum hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid as follows: $$ 2 \mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}(a q)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) $$ Which is the limiting reactant when \(0.500 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) and \(0.500 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) are allowed to react? How many moles of \(\mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\) can form under these conditions? How many moles of the excess reactant remain after the completion of the reaction?

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Problem 77

The fizz produced when an Alka-Seltzer \(^{\circledast}\) tablet is dissolved in water is due to the reaction between sodium bicarbonate \(\left(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\right)\) and citric acid \(\left(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{O}_{7}\right)\) $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{O}_{7}(a q) \longrightarrow \\ & 3 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)+\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{O}_{7}(a q) \end{aligned} $$ In a certain experiment \(1.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of sodium bicarbonate and \(1.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of citric acid are allowed to react. (a) Which is the limiting reactant? (b) How many grams of carbon dioxide form? (c) How many grams of the excess reactant remain after the limiting reactant is completely consumed?

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Problem 78

One of the steps in the commercial process for converting ammonia to nitric acid is the conversion of \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) to NO: \(4 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+5 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 4 \mathrm{NO}(g)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) In a certain experiment, \(2.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) reacts with \(2.50 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) (a) Which is the limiting reactant? (b) How many grams of \(\mathrm{NO}\) and of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) form? (c) How many grams of the excess reactant remain after the limiting reactant is completely consumed? (d) Show that your calculations in parts (b) and (c) are consistent with the law of conservation of mass.

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Problem 79

Solutions of sodium carbonate and silver nitrate react to form solid silver carbonate and a solution of sodium nitrate. A solution containing \(3.50 \mathrm{~g}\) of sodium carbonate is mixed with one containing \(5.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of silver nitrate. How many grams of sodium carbonate, silver nitrate, silver carbonate, and sodium nitrate are present after the reaction is complete?

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Problem 80

Solutions of sulfuric acid and lead(II) acetate react to form solid lead(II) sulfate and a solution of acetic acid. If \(5.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of sulfuric acid and \(5.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of lead(II) acetate are mixed, calculate the number of grams of sulfuric acid, lead(II) acetate, lead(II) sulfate, and acetic acid present in the mixture after the reaction is complete.

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Problem 81

When benzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) reacts with bromine \(\left(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\right)\), bromobenzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Br}\right)\) is obtained: $$ \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}+\mathrm{Br}_{2} \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Br}+\mathrm{HBr} $$ (a) When \(30.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of benzene reacts with \(65.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of bromine, what is the theoretical yield of bromobenzene? (b) If the actual yield of bromobenzene is \(42.3 \mathrm{~g}\), what is the percentage yield?

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Problem 82

When ethane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) reacts with chlorine \(\left(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right)\), the main product is \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\), but other products containing \(\mathrm{Cl}\), such as \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}_{2},\) are also obtained in small quantities. The formation of these other products reduces the yield of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}\) Cl. (a) Calculate the theoretical yield of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\) when \(125 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) reacts with \(255 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\), assuming that \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) react only to form \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\) and HCl. (b) Calculate the percent yield of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\) if the reaction produces \(206 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\).

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Problem 83

Hydrogen sulfide is an impurity in natural gas that must be removed. One common removal method is called the Claus process, which relies on the reaction: $$ 8 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(g)+4 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{S}_{8}(l)+8 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) $$ Under optimal conditions the Claus process gives \(98 \%\) yield of \(\mathrm{S}_{8}\) from \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\). If you started with 30.0 grams of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) and 50.0 grams of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\), how many grams of \(\mathrm{S}_{8}\) would be produced, assuming \(98 \%\) yield?

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Problem 85

Write the balanced chemical equations for (a) the complete combustion of acetic acid \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\right)\), the main active ingredient in vinegar; \((\mathbf{b})\) the decomposition of solid calcium hydroxide into solid calcium(II) oxide (lime) and water vapor; (c) the combination reaction between nickel metal and chlorine gas.

3 step solution

Problem 86

If \(1.5 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}, 1.5 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8},\) and \(1.5 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}\) \(\mathrm{COCH}_{3}\) are completely combusted in oxygen, which produces the largest number of moles of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} ?\) Which produces the least? Explain.

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Problem 88

(a) The molecular formula of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), one of the most common pain relievers, is \(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}\). How many moles of \(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}\) are in a 0.500 -g tablet of aspirin? (b) How many molecules of \(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}\) are in this tablet? (c) How many carbon atoms are in the tablet?

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Problem 89

Very small crystals composed of 1000 to 100,000 atoms, called quantum dots, are being investigated for use in electronic devices. (a) A quantum dot was made of solid silicon in the shape of a sphere, with a diameter of \(4 \mathrm{nm} .\) Calculate the mass of the quantum dot, using the density of silicon \(\left(2.3 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\right)\) (b) How many silicon atoms are in the quantum dot? (c) The density of germanium is \(5.325 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\). If you made a 4-nm quantum dot of germanium, how many Ge atoms would it contain? Assume the dot is spherical.

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Problem 91

Serotonin is a compound that conducts nerve impulses in the brain. It contains 68.2 mass percent C, 6.86 mass percent \(\mathrm{H}\), 15.9 mass percent \(\mathrm{N},\) and 9.08 mass percent \(\mathrm{O}\). Its molar mass is \(176 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}\). Determine its molecular formula.

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Problem 92

The koala dines exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. Its digestive system detoxifies the eucalyptus oil, a poison to other animals. The chief constituent in eucalyptus oil is a substance called eucalyptol, which contains \(77.87 \% \mathrm{C}, 11.76 \% \mathrm{H},\) and the remainder O. (a) What is the empirical formula for this substance? (b) A mass spectrum of eucalyptol shows a peak at about 154 amu. What is the molecular formula of the substance?

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Problem 93

Vanillin, the dominant flavoring in vanilla, contains C, H, and O. When \(1.05 \mathrm{~g}\) of this substance is completely combusted, \(2.43 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(0.50 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) are produced. What is the empirical formula of vanillin?

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Problem 94

An organic compound was found to contain only \(\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H},\) and Cl. When a 1.50 -g sample of the compound was completely combusted in air, \(3.52 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) was formed. In a separate experiment the chlorine in a 1.00 -g sample of the compound was converted to \(1.27 \mathrm{~g}\) of AgCl. Determine the empirical formula of the compound.

5 step solution

Problem 95

A compound, \(\mathrm{KBrO}_{x}\), where \(x\) is unknown, is analyzed and found to contain \(52.92 \%\) Br. What is the value of \(x ?\)

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Problem 96

An element \(X\) forms an iodide \(\left(\mathrm{Xl}_{3}\right)\) and a chloride \(\left(\mathrm{XCl}_{3}\right)\). The iodide is quantitatively converted to the chloride when it is heated in a stream of chlorine: $$ 2 \mathrm{XI}_{3}+3 \mathrm{Cl}_{2} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{XCl}_{3}+3 \mathrm{I}_{2} $$ If \(0.5000 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Xl}_{3}\) is treated, \(0.2360 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{XCl}_{3}\) is obtained. (a) Calculate the atomic weight of the element X. (b) Identify the element X.

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Problem 97

A method used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for determining the concentration of ozone in air is to pass the air sample through a "bubbler" containing sodium iodide, which removes the ozone according to the following equation: \(\mathrm{O}_{3}(g)+2 \mathrm{NaI}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow\) $$ \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)+2 \mathrm{NaOH}(a q) $$ (a) How many moles of sodium iodide are needed to remove \(5.95 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{3} ?\) (b) How many grams of sodium iodide are needed to remove \(1.3 \mathrm{mg}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{3} ?\)

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Problem 98

A chemical plant uses electrical energy to decompose aqueous solutions of \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) to give \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}, \mathrm{H}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) : $$ \begin{aligned} \mathrm{NaCl}(a q)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow & \\ & 2 \mathrm{NaOH}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \end{aligned} $$ If the plant produces \(1.5 \times 10^{6} \mathrm{~kg}(1500\) metric tons \()\) of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) daily, estimate the quantities of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) produced.

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Problem 100

When hydrocarbons are burned in a limited amount of air, both \(\mathrm{CO}\) and \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) form. When \(0.450 \mathrm{~g}\) of a particular hydrocarbon was burned in air, \(0.467 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{CO}, 0.733 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2},\) and \(0.450 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) were formed. (a) What is the empirical formula of the compound? (b) How many grams of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) were used in the reaction? (c) How many grams would have been required for complete combustion?

3 step solution

Problem 101

A mixture of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\) reacts in a closed container to form ammonia, \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)\). The reaction ceases before either reactant has been totally consumed. At this stage \(3.0 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~N}_{2}, 3.0\) \(\mathrm{mol} \mathrm{H}_{2},\) and \(3.0 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{NH}_{3}\) are present. How many moles of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) were present originally?

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Problem 102

A mixture containing \(\mathrm{KClO}_{3}, \mathrm{~K}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}, \mathrm{KHCO}_{3},\) and \(\mathrm{KCl}\) was heated, producing \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) gases according to the following equations: $$ \begin{aligned} 2 \mathrm{KClO}_{3}(s) & \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{KCl}(s)+3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \\\ 2 \mathrm{KHCO}_{3}(s) & \longrightarrow \mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)+2 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) \\ \mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(s) & \longrightarrow \mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) \end{aligned} $$ The KCl does not react under the conditions of the reaction. If \(100.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of the mixture produces \(1.80 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, 13.20 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\), and \(4.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\), what was the composition of the original mixture? (Assume complete decomposition of the mixture.)

3 step solution

Problem 103

When a mixture of \(10.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of acetylene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\right) ;\) and \(10.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of oxygen \(\left(\mathrm{O}_{2}\right)\) is ignited, the resultant combustion reaction produces \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (a) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. (b) Which is the limiting reactant? (c) How many grams of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{CO}_{2},\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) are present after the reaction is complete?

5 step solution

Problem 104

Aspirin \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}\right)\) is produced from salicylic acid \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right)\) and acetic anhydride \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right):\) $$ \mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{3}+\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{3} \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}+\mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2} $$ (a) How much salicylic acid is required to produce \(1.5 \times 10^{2} \mathrm{~kg}\) of aspirin, assuming that all of the salicylic acid is converted to aspirin? (b) How much salicylic acid would be required if only \(80 \%\) of the salicylic acid is converted to aspirin? (c) What is the theoretical yield of aspirin if \(185 \mathrm{~kg}\) of salicylic acid is allowed to react with \(125 \mathrm{~kg}\) of acetic anhydride? (d) If the situation described in part (c) produces \(182 \mathrm{~kg}\) of aspirin, what is the percentage yield?

4 step solution

Problem 105

Consider a sample of calcium carbonate in the form of a cube measuring 2.005 in. on each edge. If the sample has a density of \(2.71 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3},\) how many oxygen atoms does it contain?

5 step solution

Problem 106

(a) You are given a cube of silver metal that measures \(1.000 \mathrm{~cm}\) on each edge. The density of silver is \(10.5 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\). How many atoms are in this cube? (b) Because atoms are spherical, they cannot occupy all of the space of the cube. The silver atoms pack in the solid in such a way that \(74 \%\) of the volume of the solid is actually filled with the silver atoms. Calculate the volume of a single silver atom. (c) Using the volume of a silver atom and the formula for the volume of a sphere, calculate the radius in angstroms of a silver atom.

4 step solution

Problem 107

(a) If an automobile travels \(225 \mathrm{mi}\) with a gas mileage of \(20.5 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{gal}\), how many kilograms of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) are produced? Assume that the gasoline is composed of octane, \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}(l),\) whose density is \(0.69 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\). (b) Repeat the calculation for a truck that has a gas mileage of \(5 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{gal}\).

12 step solution

Problem 108

Section 2.9 introduced the idea of structural isomerism, with 1-propanol and 2 -propanol as examples. Determine which of these properties would distinguish these two substances: (a) boiling point; (b) combustion analysis results; (c) molecular weight; (d) density at a given temperature and pressure. You can check on the properties of these two compounds in Wolfram Alpha (http://www.wolframalpha.com/) or the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.

5 step solution

Problem 109

A particular coal contains \(2.5 \%\) sulfur by mass. When this coal is burned at a power plant, the sulfur is converted into sulfur dioxide gas, which is a pollutant. To reduce sulfur dioxide emissions, calcium oxide (lime) is used. The sulfur dioxide reacts with calcium oxide to form solid calcium sulfite. (a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. (b) If the coal is burned in a power plant that uses 2000 tons of coal per day, what mass of calcium oxide is required daily to eliminate the sulfur dioxide? (c) How many grams of calcium sulfite are produced daily by this power plant?

3 step solution

Problem 110

Copper is an excellent electrical conductor widely used in making electric circuits. In producing a printed circuit board for the electronics industry, a layer of copper is laminated on a plastic board. A circuit pattern is then printed on the board using a chemically resistant polymer. The board is then exposed to a chemical bath that reacts with the exposed copper, leaving the desired copper circuit, which has been protected by the overlaying polymer. Finally, a solvent removes the polymer. One reaction used to remove the exposed copper from the circuit board is $$ \begin{aligned} \mathrm{Cu}(s)+\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(a q)+4 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(a q) & \longrightarrow \\ & 2 \mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(a q) \end{aligned} $$ A plant needs to produce 5000 circuit boards, each with a surface area measuring 2.0 in. \(\times 3.0\) in. The boards are covered with a \(0.65-\mathrm{mm}\) layer of copper. In subsequent processing, \(85 \%\) of the copper is removed. Copper has a density of \(8.96 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3} .\) Calculate the masses of \(\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) needed to produce the circuit boards, assuming that the reaction used gives a \(97 \%\) yield.

7 step solution

Problem 111

Hydrogen cyanide, HCN, is a poisonous gas. The lethal dose is approximately \(300 \mathrm{mg}\) HCN per kilogram of air when inhaled. (a) Calculate the amount of HCN that gives the lethal dose in a small laboratory room measuring \(12 \times 15 \times 8.0 \mathrm{ft}\). The density of air at \(26^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(0.00118 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\). (b) If the \(\mathrm{HCN}\) is formed by reaction of \(\mathrm{NaCN}\) with an acid such as \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\), what mass of \(\mathrm{NaCN}\) gives the lethal dose in the room? \(2 \mathrm{NaCN}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)+2 \mathrm{HCN}(g)\) (c) HCN forms when synthetic fibers containing Orlon \(^{\oplus}\) or Acrilan \(^{\otimes}\) burn. Acrilan \(^{\oplus}\) has an empirical formula of \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CHCN},\) so \(\mathrm{HCN}\) is \(50.9 \%\) of the formula by mass. \(\mathrm{A}\) rug measures \(12 \times 15 \mathrm{ft}\) and contains 30 oz of Acrilan \(^{\otimes}\) fibers per square yard of carpet. If the rug burns, will a lethal dose of HCN be generated in the room? Assume that the yield of HCN from the fibers is \(20 \%\) and that the carpet is \(50 \%\) consumed.

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Problem 112

The source of oxygen that drives the internal combustion engine in an automobile is air. Air is a mixture of gases, principally \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(\sim 79 \%)\) and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(\sim 20 \%) .\) In the cylinder of an automobile engine, nitrogen can react with oxygen to produce nitric oxide gas, NO. As \(\mathrm{NO}\) is emitted from the tailpipe of the car, it can react with more oxygen to produce nitrogen dioxide gas. (a) Write balanced chemical equations for both reactions. (b) Both nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide are pollutants that can lead to acid rain and global warming; collectively, they are called " \(\mathrm{NO}_{\mathrm{x}}^{\prime \prime}\) gases. In \(2007,\) the United States emitted an estimated 22 million tons of nitrogen dioxide into the atmosphere. How many grams of nitrogen dioxide is this? (c) The production of \(\mathrm{NO}_{\mathrm{x}}\) gases is an unwanted side reaction of the main engine combustion process that turns octane, \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}\), into \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and water. If \(85 \%\) of the oxygen in an engine is used to combust octane and the remainder used to produce nitrogen dioxide, calculate how many grams of nitrogen dioxide would be produced during the combustion of 500 grams of octane.

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