Chapter 3, Problem 3.46P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Mass of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ that reacts with $\text{455 g P}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The formula to convert mass in grams to moles is as follows:

  $\text{Number of moles}=\frac{\text{Given mass}}{\text{molar mass}}$

The formula to convert moles to mass in grams is as follows:

  $\text{Mass}=\left(\text{Number of moles}\right)\left(\text{molar mass}\right)$