The equation for the preparation of phosphorous in an electric furnace is 2Ca3(PO4)2  +  6SiO2  +  10C  =  6CaSiO3  +  10CO  +  P4 DETERMINE THE FOLLOWING: The number of mol of phosphorus formed for each mol of Ca3(PO4)2 used. The number of gram of phosphorus formed per mol of Ca3(PO4)2 used. The number of mole of SiO2 required per mol of Ca3(PO4)2 used.

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  1. The equation for the preparation of phosphorous in an electric furnace is

2Ca3(PO4)2  +  6SiO2  +  10C  =  6CaSiO3  +  10CO  +  P4

DETERMINE THE FOLLOWING:

  1. The number of mol of phosphorus formed for each mol of Ca3(PO4)2 used.
  2. The number of gram of phosphorus formed per mol of Ca3(PO4)2 used.
  3. The number of mole of SiO2 required per mol of Ca3(PO4)2 used.
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