Chemistry - Stoichiometry - Some limiting reactants

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The discussion revolves around stoichiometry in a chemical reaction, specifically focusing on the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen to produce ammonia. Participants analyze calculations related to the mass of ammonia produced and the mass of nitrogen that reacts, addressing potential errors in the calculations.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents calculations for the reaction N2 + 3H2 -> 2NH3, detailing the mass of ammonia produced from a given mass of hydrogen and the mass of nitrogen that reacts.
  • Another participant confirms the method used in the calculations but identifies an error in the molar mass of nitrogen (N2), suggesting it should be around 28 g/mol instead of the value used.
  • A third participant provides formatting advice for text and references a link for using LaTeX in the forum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the method used for the calculations, but there is a specific disagreement regarding the molar mass of nitrogen, which one participant claims was incorrectly calculated.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights a potential misunderstanding regarding the molar mass of nitrogen and its impact on the calculations, but does not resolve the exact nature of the error in the participant's calculations.

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Did I answer these questions correctly?

5. In the reaction N2 + 3H2 -> 2NH3, if 20.0g of hydrogen reacts:
...a. How many grams of ammonia are produced?

...20.0g H2...|1 mol H2..|2 mol NH3.|...17.04g NH3
......|2.02g H2.| 3 mol H2..|...1 mol NH3
112.5 grams of ammonia are produced.

...b. How many grams of nitrogen react?

...20.0g H2 ...|1 mol H2..|1 mol N2.| 14.01g N2
......|2.02g H2.| 3 mol H2| 1 mol N2
46.2g of nitrogen react.

I think I did something wrong in part b. 20g +46.2g doesn't make 112.5g

btw, is there an easier way to format text (spaces) and how does (I think) latex work?
 
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Your method is correct in both parts.

Your only error (in part b) is with the molar mass of N2, which should be around 28. You forgot to double the atomic mass !
 
The only wat to format spaces is by enclosing the text within
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 [/code ] tags.

For [itex]\LaTeX[/itex] see : [url]https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=9021[/url]
 
Thanks a lot for your help with the problem and my other questions.


It's always those little errors that get me...
 

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