Answer:
0.55 mol Au₂S₃
Explanation:
Normally, we would need a balanced equation with masses, moles, and molar masses, but we can get by with a partial equation, if the S atoms are balanced.
1. Gather all the information in one place:
M_r: 34.08
Au₂S₃ + … ⟶ 3H₂S + …
m/g: 56
2. Calculate the moles of H₂S
Moles of H₂S = 56 g H₂S × (34.08 g H₂S/1 mol H₂S)
= 1.64 mol H₂S
3. Calculate the moles of Au₂S₃
The molar ratio is 1 mol Au₂S₃/3 mol H₂S.
Moles of Au₂S₃ = 1.64 mol H₂S × (1 mol Au₂S₃/3 mol H₂S)
= 0.55 mol Au₂S₃
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That will make a gold-202 nucleus.
<h3>Explanation</h3>
Refer to a periodic table. The atomic number of mercury Hg is 80.
Step One: Bombard the
with a neutron
. The neutron will add 1 to the mass number 202 of
. However, the atomic number will stay the same.
- New mass number: 202 + 1 = 203.
- Atomic number is still 80.
.
Double check the equation:
- Sum of mass number on the left-hand side = 202 + 1 = 203 = Sum of mass number on the right-hand side.
- Sum of atomic number on the left-hand side = 80 = Sum of atomic number on the right-hand side.
Step Two: The
nucleus loses a proton
. Both the mass number 203 and the atomic number will decrease by 1.
- New mass number: 203 - 1 = 202.
- New atomic number: 80 - 1 = 79.
Refer to a periodic table. What's the element with atomic number 79? Gold Au.
.
Double check the equation:
- Sum of mass number on the left-hand side = 203 = 202 + 1 = Sum of mass number on the right-hand side.
- Sum of atomic number on the left-hand side = 80 = 79 + 1 = Sum of atomic number on the right-hand side.
A gold-202 nucleus is formed.