A few chemistry questions basically proportion calculations

In summary: CO2.In summary, the reaction between 3 moles of chloroethane and 3 moles of oxygen produces 2.4 moles of CO2. In the second scenario, the mixing of 50cm3 of 1mol/dm3 HCl and 50cm3 of 1mol/dm3 NaOH results in a temperature increase of 6 °C. When 100cm3 of each solution are mixed, the temperature change is still expected to be 6 °C.
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lionely
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Homework Statement



Chloroethane, reacts with Oxygen according to the equation below:
2C2H3Cl + 5O2 → 4CO2 + 2H2O
+2HCl
How many moles of CO2 are produced when 3.0 moles of choloroethane and 3 mol of O2 are reacted?When 50cm3 of 1mol/dm3 HCl is mixed with 50cm3 of 1mol/dm3 NaOH, the temp of the resulting solution increases by 6 °C. What will be the temp change when 100cm3 of each of these solutions are mixed?


I'm sorry I don't really have any idea on how to attempt these properly, could you guys give me a hint? Please! The help would be greatly appreciated !
 
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So for the first one it is 5mole of Oxygen gives 4 mole of CO2? so
3mole of Oxygen gives X moles?
 
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lionely said:
So for the first one it is 5mole of Oxygen gives 4 mole of CO2? so
3mole of Oxygen gives X moles?

Yes, but you have to check if there is enough chloroethane to react with 3 moles of oxygen. Could be there is not enough, then you will have to calculate amount of CO2 knowing that 2 moles of chloroethane produce 4 moles of carbon dioxide.

This is so called limiting reagent problem.
 
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So is it 2 moles of chloroethane react with to produce 4 mole of carbon dioxide
so 3moles gives x?
 
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Yes.
 
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So the overall answer is 6moles of CO2?
 
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How many moles of CO2 would be produced from 3 moles of O2?
 
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2.4moles
 

FAQ: A few chemistry questions basically proportion calculations

What are proportion calculations in chemistry?

Proportion calculations in chemistry involve using ratios and proportions to determine the relationship between two substances in a chemical reaction. It allows scientists to predict the amount of a product that will be formed based on the amount of reactants used.

How do you calculate proportions in chemistry?

To calculate proportions in chemistry, you first need to determine the molar mass of the substances involved. Then, use the coefficients in the balanced chemical equation to create a ratio between the reactants and products. Finally, use the given amount of one substance to calculate the amount of the other substance.

What are some common units used in proportion calculations?

Some common units used in proportion calculations in chemistry include grams, moles, liters, and particles. These units are used to measure the amount of a substance involved in a chemical reaction.

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Proportion calculations are used in many real-life applications, such as determining the correct amount of ingredients to use in a recipe or calculating the amount of medication needed for a patient based on their weight. In chemistry, proportion calculations are essential for determining the amount of reactants needed to produce a desired amount of product.

What are some common mistakes to avoid when doing proportion calculations?

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