Question

How many moles of k3po4 can be formed when 4.4 moles of h3po4 react with 3.8 moles of koh? h3po4 + koh yields h2o + k3po4 be sure to balance the equation. 1.3 mol k3po4 1.9 mol k3po4 2.2 mol k3po4 4.4 mol k3po4?

Answer 1

the balanced chemical equation for the reaction is as follows

H₃PO₄ + 3KOH ---> K₃PO₄ + 3H₂O

stoichiometry of H₃PO₄ to KOH is 1:3

first we have to find which the limiiting reactant is

as the amount of product formed depends on the amount of limiting reactant present

number of H₃PO₄ moles reacted - 4.4 mol

if H₃PO₄ is the limiting reactant

1 mol of H₃PO₄ reacts with 3 mol of KOH

then 4.4 mol of H₃PO₄ reacts with - 3 x 4.4 mol = 13.2 mol of KOH

but only 3.8 mol of KOH is present

therefore KOH is the limiting reactant

stoichiometry of KOH to K₃PO₄ is 3:1

number of KOH moles reacted - 3.8 mol

therefore number of K₃PO₄ formed = number of KOH moles reacted / 3

= 3.8 mol / 3 = 1.3 mol

answer is 1.3 mol of K₃PO₄