Question

Consider the balanced reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

561 g P₂O₃

Explanation:

To find the mass of P₂O₃, you need to (1) convert moles H₃PO₃ to moles P₂O₃ (via mole-to-mole ratio from equation coefficients) and then (2) convert moles P₂O₃ to grams P₂O₃ (via molar mass). It is important to arrange the ratios/conversions in a way that allows for the cancellation of units. The final answer should have 3 sig figs to match the amount of sig figs in the given value.

Atomic Mass (P): 30.974 g/mol

Atomic Mass (O): 15.998 g/mol

Molar Mass (P₂O₃): 2(30.974 g/mol) + 3(15.998 g/mol)

Molar Mass (P₂O₃): 109.942 g/mol

1 P₂O₃ + 3 H₂O -----> 2 H₃PO₃

10.2 moles H₃PO₃            1 mole P₂O₃              109.942 g
----------------------------  x  --------------------------  x  -------------------  =  561 g P₂O₃
                                        2 moles H₃PO₃              1 mole