The balanced equation for the reaction is as follows
2Al + 3H₂SO₄ --> Al₂(SO₄)₃ + 3H₂
stoichiometry of Al to H₂SO₄ is 2:3
number of Al moles reacted - 15.0 mol
if 2 mol of Al react with 3 mol of H₂SO₄
then 15.0 mol of Al reacts with - 3/2 x 15.0 mol = 22.5 mol
22.5 mol of H₂SO₄ is required
<u>We are given:</u>
Mass of water: 119 grams
We know that one mole of a gas occupies 22.4L of volume
<u>Number of moles of water:</u>
Number of moles = given mass / Molar mass
Number of moles = 119 / 18 [molar mass of water = 18 grams/mol]
Number of moles = 6.61 moles
<u>Volume occupied:</u>
Volume = number of moles * 22.4 L
Volume = 6.61 * 22.4
Volume = 148L
Volume (in mL) = 1.48 * 10⁻¹ mL
endothermic means it absorbs energy while exothermic means it releases energy. remember this.
