Question

What is the mass of lead in 452 g PbCl2?

Answer 1

335.664 grams is the mass of lead in 452 grams of PbCl2.

Explanation:

Data given:

mass of lead in PbCl2 = 452 grams

mass of lead =?

atomic mass of PbCl2 = 278.1 grams/mole

atomic mass of Pb = 207.2 grams/mole

atomic mass of chlorine = 35.45 grams/mole

From the chemical formula of PbCl2 it is deduced that 1 mole of lead chloride contains 1 mole of Pb cation and 2 moles of chloride anion

number of moles of PbCl2 provided are:

number of moles = $\frac{mass}{atomic mass}$

number of moles = 1.62 moles of PbCl2 is provided

so when 1 mole of PbCl2 contains 1 mole of lead

then 1.62 moles of PbCl2 will have 1.62 moles of lead

mass = atomic mass x number of moles

mass of lead = 1.62 x 207.2

mass of lead = 335.664 grams

335.664 grams of lead is present in a sample of lead chloride having mass of 452 grams.