Question

The following data was collected when a reaction was performed experimentally in the laboratory. Reaction Data Reactants Products Fe2O3 Al Al2O3 Fe Starting Amount in Reaction 3 moles 5 moles ? ? Determine the maximum amount of Fe that was produced during the experiment. Explain how you determined this amount.

Answer 1

The maximum amount, in grams, of Fe that would be produced during the experiment, will be 280 grams

Sotichiometric calculation

From the equation of the reaction:

$Fe_2O_3 + 2Al -- > 2Fe + Al_2O_3$

The mole ratio of $Fe_2O_3$ to Al is 1:2.

But 3 moles and 5 moles of reactants respectively started the reaction. Thus, Al is limited in availability and will determine the amount of products that will be produced.

The mole ratio of Al and Fe is 1:1, therefore, a maximum of 5 moles of Fe will be produced from the reaction.

5 moles Fe = 5 x 56 = 280 grams

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