Question

Determine the maximum amount of Fe that was produced during the experiment. Explain how you determined this amount.

Answer 1

Answer:

5 moles of Fe

Explanation:

The equation of the reaction is;

2 Al(s) + Fe 2O 3(s) --> 2Fe (s) + Al 2O 3 (s)

Now;

1 mole of Fe2O3 require 2 moles of Al

3 moles of Fe2O3 requires 3 × 2/1 = 6 moles of Al

Hence Al is the limiting reactant.

If 2 moles of Al yields 2 moles of Fe

5 moles of Al yields 5 × 2/2 = 5 moles of Fe