Question

The camel stores the fat tristearin (C57H110O6) in its hump. As well as being a source of energy, the fat is also a source of water because, when it is used, the reaction 2 C57H110O6(g) + 163 O2(g) 114 CO2(g) + 110 H2O(ℓ) takes place. What mass of water is available from 1.6 pound of this fat? Answer in units of g.

Answer 1

Answer:

8.1 × 10² g

Explanation:

Step 1: Write the balanced equation

2 C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆ + 163 O₂ ⇒ 114 CO₂ + 110 H₂O

Step 2: Convert 1.6 lb of C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆ to g

We will use the conversion factor 1 lb = 453.592 g.

1.6 lb × 453.592 g/1 lb = 7.3 × 10² g

Step 3: Calculate the moles corresponding to 7.3 × 10² g of C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆

The molar mass of C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆ is 890.83 g/mol.

7.3 × 10² g × 1 mol/890.83 g = 0.82 mol

Step 4: Calculate the moles of water produced from 0.82 moles of C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆

The molar ratio of C₅₇H₁₁₀O₆ to H₂O is 2:110. The moles of H₂O produced are 110/2 × 0.82 mol = 45 mol

Step 5: Calculate the mass corresponding to 45 moles of H₂O

The molar mass of H₂O is 18.02 g/mol.

45 mol × 18.02 g/mol = 8.1 × 10² g