Chapter 24, Problem 65QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amount of chlorine needed to remove the given quantity of hydrogen sulfide from water is to becalculated.

Concept introduction:

Hydrogen sulfide $\left({\text{H}}_2\text{S}\right)$ is a colorless toxic gas. It occurs naturally in some natural gases and has a foul smell. Its bad odor can be removed by adding chlorine into it. Hydrogen sulfide is very poisonous and corrosive in nature.

The number of moles can be calculated by the expression as follows: $\frac{\text{Given mass}}{\text{Molar mass}}$