Chapter 3, Problem 88QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of moles of ${\text{NO}}_2$ formed in the reactionunder given conditions and the limiting reagent of the reaction are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Stoichiometry involves the calculation of masses of reactants and products in a balanced chemical equation.

The number of moles for a compound can be calculated as follows:

$m=\frac{wt}{M_w}$

Here, $m$ is number of moles of a compound, $wt$ is the weight of the compound, and $M_w$ is the molecular mass of the compound.

Limiting reagent is the reactant present in a lesser amount than the otherreactant in a balanced chemical equation.