Bunch of Equations and Stoichiometry

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The discussion revolves around solving various stoichiometry and density-related problems in chemistry. Participants are seeking assistance with specific calculations and conceptual understanding related to density, heat absorption, empirical and molecular formulas, and the formation of compounds from a given number of atoms.

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  • One participant presents multiple chemistry problems, including calculating density, mass, heat absorbed, empirical formulas, and the number of molecules from a given number of atoms.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of showing attempts at solving the problems to facilitate guidance.
  • There are suggestions to use specific formulas related to density and specific heat to approach the problems.
  • Participants discuss the ratios of atoms needed for different compounds based on the number of available oxygen atoms.

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Participants generally agree on the need to apply formulas and ratios to solve the problems, but there is no consensus on the specific solutions to the problems presented. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact answers to the questions posed.

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Participants mention the importance of consistent measurement systems and the potential for different answers based on the system used. There is also an acknowledgment that some problems may require more complex reasoning than others.

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This discussion may be useful for students seeking help with stoichiometry, density calculations, and related chemistry concepts.

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I'm totally stuck; please if you could get any of these solved so that i can go ahead with the hints and help myself out... It's tragic!
-A cube of redwood 3.00 cm on an edge weighs 11.8 g. What's its density?
-A beaker containing 4.00 x 10^2 cm^3 of a liquid having a density of 1.85 gcm^3 is found to weigh 884 g. What is the mass of the empty beaker?
-4.90 kg of water is heated from 15 to 48 degrees celsius. How much heat is absorbed by the water? In Kilocalories/Kjoles?
-A sample with 7.5x10^21 molecules of Cyclohexane contains 4.5x10^21 carbon atoms and 9.0x10^21 hydrogen atoms. Empirical/Molecular formulae?
-How many moles of Hydrogen atoms are necessary to combine with 7.0x10^-4 mol of Nitrogen atoms to form the compound Ammonia?
-Given eight atoms of Oxygen; how many molecules of the compounds N20, NO, CO2, N204, (any you prefer...) are possible to make?
 
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You need to show that you have made some attempt at your questions, so we can see where you are getting stuck..

I can get you started on the first one. Do you know the general equation for density (related to mass and volume)?
You need to be aware that different measuring systems will yield different answers. Be consistent with your terms (you may need to convert some so they will be in the same measuring system). Your first example is in the cgs system. You are lucky, all the terms are in the same system. Don't assume this will always be the case.

The second question is a little bit more challenging. If you know the formula for density, you should be able to find the mass of the liquid and subtract it from the total mass measured.
 
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3) There is a formula for E that relates to the specific heat of a substance. This will help you determine the answer
4) That is just too simple, its very straight forward.
5) First, write out the equation then use the ratios to determine how many hydrogen atoms are necessary
6) Obvious.
 
That was helpful! Thanks.
I thought maybe i could use some hints with 6 and 4...?
 
(6) Given eight atoms of Oxygen; how many molecules of the compounds N20, NO, CO2, N204, (any you prefer...) are possible to make?
You are given: have 8 atoms of Oxygen.

In the first compound N20 how many Oxygen's are needed per molecule? (one)
How many of that type of molecule can you make? 8/1 = 8

For the third molecule CO2, how many Oxygen's are needed? (two)
How many of that type can you make? 8/2 = 4

Use a similar thought process for the other molecules.
 

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