Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
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ISBN: 9780321809247
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 2, Problem 1SAQ

Two samples of a compound containing elements A and B are decomposed. The first sample produced15 g of A and 35 g of B. The second sample produced25 g of A and what mass of B?

a) 11 g

b) 58 g

c) 21 g

d) 45 g

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Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The mass of element B present in the second sample is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Joseph Proust in 1797, gave a law of definite proportion. According to this law, all the samples of a compound contains same proportion of their constituent elements regardless of whatever the source of the compound.

Answer to Problem 1SAQ

Correct answer: The mass of B produced by sample 2 is 58 g. Therefore, option (b) is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Justify reasons for the correct statement:

In accordance with the law of definite proportions, the mass of constituent elements in all the samples of a given compound are in the same proportion. This means, in first sample the total mass of a compound i.e.50 g produces 15 g of A and 35 g of B. Calculate the ratio of A over B as follows:

Ratio=Mass of AMass of B=15 g35 g=37

Thus, A:B is 3:7.

As the ratio of the constituent elements in a compound remains same. Therefore, this ratio is used to calculate the mass of B. Calculate the mass of B as follows:

Mass of A (sample 1)Mass of B (sample 1)=Mass of A (sample 2)Mass of B (sample 2)15 g35 g=25 gMass of B (sample 1)

Rearrange the above expression as follows:

Mass of B (sample 1)=25 g×35 g15 g=58 g

Justify reasons for the correct statement:

Option (a) is incorrect because according to the above calculations, the mass of element B cannot be obtained as 11g.

Option (c) is incorrect because according to the above calculations, the mass of element B cannot be obtained as 21g.

Option (d) is incorrect because according to the above calculations, the mass of element B cannot be obtained as 45g.

Conclusion

The correct answer is option (b).

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