SUMMARY
The calculation of the mass of water produced in a chemical reaction involving ammonia (NH3) and oxygen (O2) requires understanding limiting and excess reactants. In the reaction NH3 + O2 --> NO2 + H2O, the stoichiometric ratios indicate that one mole of ammonia reacts with one mole of oxygen. Given 10 g of ammonia and 5 g of oxygen, the limiting reactant is oxygen, which determines the maximum amount of water produced. Proper mole conversions and molar mass calculations are essential for accurate results.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of stoichiometry in chemical reactions
- Knowledge of mole conversions and molar mass calculations
- Familiarity with limiting and excess reactants
- Basic principles of chemical equations and reaction coefficients
NEXT STEPS
- Learn how to perform mole conversions for various substances
- Study stoichiometric calculations in chemical reactions
- Explore the concept of limiting and excess reactants in detail
- Practice calculating the mass of products from given reactants using balanced equations
USEFUL FOR
Chemistry students, educators, and anyone involved in chemical engineering or laboratory work who needs to understand reaction yields and stoichiometric principles.