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The balanced chemical equation below represents the formation of magnesium chloride. Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
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The balanced chemical equation below represents the formation of magnesium chloride.
Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
At STP, what is the total number of liters of hydrogen gas produced when 3.00 moles of hydrochloric acid solution-HCl(aq) is completely consumed?
A.22.4 L
B.11.2 L
C.33.6 L
D.44.8
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Answer:
C. 33.6L
Explanation:
Based on the reaction, 2 moles of HCl reacts producing 1 mole of hydrogen.
To solve this question we must find the moles of hydrogen produced using the reaction. Then, with combined gas law (PV = nRT) we can find the volume produced:
Moles H2:
3.00 moles HCl * (1mol H2 / 2mol HCl) = 1.50 moles H2 are produced
Volume:
PV = nRT
V = nRT / P
Where P is pressure = 1atm at STP
V is volume = Our incognite
n are moles of the gas = 1.50 moles
R is gas constant = 0.082atmL/molK
T is absolute temperature = 273.15K
V = nRT / P
V = 1.50mol*0.082atmL/molK*273.15K / 1atm
V = 33.6L
C. 33.6L