Chapter 10, Problem 16E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The amount of nitric acid needed to react completely with $\text{1}\text{.90 kg}$ of toluene is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Amount of reactant used in the preparation of a fixed amount of product can be easily calculated by using stoichiometry. Stoichiometry is a way by which amount of reactant used to form fixed amount of product or vice-versa can be calculated with the help of a chemical equation. $\text{TNT}$ is trinitro toluene which is used in explosions. Most of the explosive contains nitrogen as one of the element.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The amount in kilograms of $\text{TNT}$ produced in the reaction is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Amount of reactant used in the preparation of a fixed amount of product can be easily calculated by using stoichiometry. Stoichiometry is a way by which amount of reactant used to form fixed amount of product or vice-versa can be calculated with the help of a chemical equation. $\text{TNT}$ is trinitro toluene which is used in explosions. Most of the explosives contain nitrogen as one of the element.