Chapter 4, Problem 100E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of ${\text{B}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{9}}$ required to form $151\text{g}$ of the borate salt in the given reaction is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The concentration of a substance in a mixture is expressed by mass percentage. It is a ratio of the mass of a substance divided by the total mass of a mixture. The mass of a substance is the product of moles and molar mass of a substance.

To determine: The mass of ${\text{B}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{9}}$ required to form $151\text{g}$ of the borate salt in the given reaction.