Question

The feed to a batch process contains equimolar quantities of nitrogen and methane. write an expression for the kilograms of nitrogen in terms of the total moles n(mol) of this mixture.

Answer 1

1) number of moles of N2 = n/2

2) Number of moles of CH4 = n/2

3) Total number of moles of the mixture = n/2 + n/2 = n

4) Kg of N2

mass in grams = number of moles * molar mass

molar mass of N2 = 2 * 14.0 g/mol = 28 g/mol

=> mass of N2 in grams = (n/2) * 28 = 14n

mass of N2 in Kg = mass of N2 in grams * [1 kg / 1000g] = 14n/1000 kg = 0.014n kg

Answer: mass of N2 in kg = 0.014n kg