Question

Use the following, balanced equation for the question below: 2Al(s) + 3CuCl2(aq) → 3Cu(s) + 2AlCl3(aq) How many moles of copper metal will be produced from 10.0 moles of aluminum metal? 10.0 moles of copper 15.0 moles of copper 20.0 moles of copper 30.0 moles of copper

Answer 1

Answer: 15.0 moles of copper

Explanation:

The balanced chemical equation is:-

$2Al(s)+3CuCl_2(aq)\rightarrow 3Cu(s)+2AlCl_3(aq)$

Aluminium is the limiting reagent as it limits the formation of product.

According to stoichiometry:-

2 moles of aluminium produce = 3 moles of copper

10 moles of aluminium produce =$\frac{3}{2}\times 10=15$ moles of copper.

Thus 15 moles of copper will be produced from 10 moles of aluminium.