Question

How many grams of H2 will be produced from 12 grams of Mg according to the following equation?

Answer 1

Answer:

0.98 g of H₂

Explanation:

the balanced equation for the reaction is

Mg + 2HCl ---> MgCl₂ + H₂

molar ratio of Mg to H₂ is 1:1

number of Mg moles reacted = 12 g/ 24.3 g/mol = 0.49 mol

according to molar ratio

when 1 mol of Mg reacts 1 mol of H₂ is formed

therefore when 0.49 mol of Mg reacts - 0.49 mol of H₂ forms

therefore mass of H₂ formed = 0.49 mol x 2 g/mol = 0.98 g

mass of H₂ formed is 0.98 g