When 14.2 g of Li and 10.3 g of Cl2 react, what is the mass, in grams, of LiCl that is produced? 2Li(s)+Cl2(g)→2LiCl(s) Express your answer with the appropriate units.
The balanced chemical equation is:
2Li + Cl2 ---> 2LiCl
Atomic weight of Li = 6.9 grams
Molecular weight of Cl2 = 71 grams
Hence, 71 grams of Cl2 requires 2 X 6.9 grams of Li
Therefore, applying unitary method,
10.3 grams of Cl2 requires grams of Li = 2.001 grams of Li
Here, the amount of Li given is 14.2 grams. The amount required is only 2.001 grams of Li. Hence, chlorine is the limiting reagent.
Now, Molecular weight of LiCl = (6.9 + 35.5) = 42.4 grams of LiCl
From the given equation,
71 grams of chlorine produces 2 X 42.4 grams of LiCl = 84.8 grams of LiCl
10.3 grams of chlorine produces grams of LiCl = 12.301 grams of LiCl.
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