Chapter 6, Problem 6.60EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Six mole-to-mole conversion factors has to be written that can be derived from the chemical equation $2H_2{O}_2\stackrel{}{\to }2H_{2}O+O_2$.

Concept Introduction:

The coefficients that are present in a balanced chemical equation is like subscripts in the chemical formula.  These coefficients can be interpreted in two levels.  One is a microscopic level and another is macroscopic level.

Microscopic level:

The coefficients that are present in a balanced chemical equation gives numerical relationship between the formula units consumed or produced when a chemical reaction takes place.

Macroscopic level:

In a balanced chemical equation, the coefficients gives information about the fixed molar ratios among the substance that is consumed or produced when a chemical reaction takes place.