Chapter 12, Problem 43A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the mole ratio in your own words.

Concept Introduction: A conversion factor known as a mole ratio connects the moles of any two chemicals involved in a chemical reaction. The computation of the component amounts of such a chemical reaction using the balanced equation is known as stoichiometry.

Answer to Problem 43A

A reaction's product yield can be predicted using mole ratios. It is defined as the amount of reactant required to produce a specific amount of result.

Explanation of Solution

The mole ratio compares the number of moles of one substance needed to participate in some kind of chemical reaction with another material using the balanced chemical equation as a basis. The limiting reagent inside a chemical reaction would be the reactant with the highest mole ratio.

It can be determined by utilizing the atomic masses and converting each element's mass to moles of each element. Divide the total number of moles for each element by the least number of moles to determine the ratio or even the moles of each element.