Chapter 3, Problem 89QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amount of chlorine producedin the reaction and the limiting reagent of the reaction are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Stoichiometry involves the study of masses of reactants consumed and products produced in a balanced chemical equation.

Limiting reagent is the reactant thatis present in the lesser amount than required while the other reactant is present in excess. Limiting reagent determines the amount of product formed.

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.