Chapter 5, Problem 5.53P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The grams of phosphorous that reacts with ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ at $\text{STP}$ to form tetraphosphorus decoxide is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The ideal gas equation can be expressed as follows:

  $PV=nRT$

Here, $P$ is the pressure, $V$ is the volume, $T$ is the temperature, $n$ is the mole of the gas and $R$ is the gas constant.