Stoichiometry: Calculating Reactant Mass from Product Mass

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The discussion focuses on the process of calculating the mass of reactants from the mass of a product in stoichiometry. The method involves first calculating the moles of the product using its known mass. Then, the moles are multiplied by the molar ratio between the product and each respective reactant. Finally, the moles of the reactants are converted to mass by multiplying by their respective molar masses. This systematic approach is confirmed as correct for solving stoichiometry problems.

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I just wrote a test and will try to remember the question and how I answered it to the best of my ability.It was basically asking the find the mass of reactants from the mass of one of the products formed.

My first step was calculate the moles of the product with known mass.

Once I had the moles I multiplied this by the molar ratio between this product and each respective reactant.

Now I have moles of both reactants, and the next step is to multiply these moles by the correct molar mass of each reactant and this gives you the mass of each. Was my process correct?
 
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