Finding the excess after the reaction is complete (chem 101)

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In the reaction between 2.0 mL of 1.5M Ammonium Phosphate and 1.00 mL of 0.75 M Ferrous Acetate, Ferrous Acetate is identified as the limiting reactant with a theoretical yield of 0.09g, while Ammonium Phosphate has a theoretical yield of 0.54g. To determine the grams of the excess reactant after the reaction, one must first calculate the moles of each reactant based on their concentrations and volumes. The balanced reaction equation is 2(NH4)3PO4 + 3Fe(C2H202)2 -> 6NH4(C2H202) + Fe2(PO4)2, which provides the stoichiometric coefficients needed for further calculations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using the balanced equation to find the moles of products and consumed reactants. Understanding these calculations is crucial for determining the excess reactant remaining after the reaction is complete.
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When 2.0mL of 1.5M Ammonium Phosphate is mixed with 1.00 mL of 0.75 M Ferrous Acetate.


The problem itself is in multiple parts.
I have already found the limited reactant. But i need help finding "the grams of the reactant in excess after the reaction is complete."

What i have so far...
Ferrous Acetate is limiting reactant with theoretical yield of of 0.09g.
Ammonium Phosphate has 0.54g of a theoretical yield.


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I have attempted this multiple times and have been searching the web as to how to do it...no positive results so far.
 
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Write reaction equation.

How many moles of each reactant?

How many moles of product?

How many moles of each reactant was consumed during the reaction?

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balanced equation:
2(NH4)3PO4 +3Fe(C2H202)2 -> 6NH4(C2H202) + Fe2(PO4)2

Im not sure how to obtain the rest of what you are asking.
 
I already told you in the other thread. You know volume and concentration - start with concentration definition, solve for number of moles of substance.
 
We have
3e-3 moles of Ammonium Phosphate and
7.5e-4 moles of Ferrous Acetate

How do i find how many moles of the product i have and how many moles are consumed?
 
Time to write and use reaction equation. You need to know what are stoichiometric coefficients.

I think I have already directed you to the page where I explained how to read reaction equation.

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Yes, thank you.
 
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