Stoichiometry
Descriptive, SLO-based solved long questions.
Long Questions
Descriptive Questions
Ans. Representing a chemical change is called chemical equation. Chemical equation tell us element or compound which are reacting and those which are being produced as a result of chemical change. It is compulsory to write reactant on left hand side and products on right hand side. An arrow is drawn from reactants to product separate the two.
The following points must be kept in mind while writing a chemical equation.
i. A chemical equation must obey the law of conservation of mass. This means that no atom should be destroyed or produced during a chemical change. The total number and the type of atoms must remain the same during a chemical change.
ii. The formulas of elements and compounds must be written correctly.
iii. A chemical equation must determine the correct mole ratio between the reactants and the products.
iv. A chemical equation must also point out the direction in which the change is proceeding.
v. It is a usual practice to show the normal physical states of reactants and products. Solid, liquid and gas are symbolized as s, ℓ and g respectively. Aqueous (aq) represents the solvated ion.
Ans. Avogadro's Number:
The number of particles in one mole of a substance is called Avogadro's number. The value of this number is 6.02×10²³. It is represented as NA. An Italian scientist Amaedo Avogadro discovered Avogadro's number.
Explanation:
In chemistry we deal with substances which are composed of atoms, molecules or formula units. The counting of these particles is not possible for the chemists. The concept of Avogadro's number facilitated the counting of particles contained in the given mass of a substance. Avogadro's Number is a collection of 6.02×10²³ particles. It is represented by symbol NA. Hence, the 6.02 x 10²³number of atoms, molecules or formula units are called Avogadro's number that is equivalent to one 'mole' of respective substance. In simple words 6.02 ×10²³particles are equal to one mole as twelve eggs are equal to one dozen. Following examples show the relationship between the Avogadro's number and the mole of a substance.
Examples:
6.02 × 10²³ atoms of carbon are equivalent to one mole of carbon.
6.02 × 10²³ molecules of H2O are equivalent to one mole of water.
6.02 ×10²³ formula units of NaCl are equivalent to one mole of sodium chloride.
Thus, 6.02×10²³ atoms of elements or 6.02×10²³ molecules of molecular compounds or 6.02×10²³ formula units of ionic compounds are equivalent to 1 mole.
For further explanation about number of atoms in molecular compounds or number of ions in ionic compounds, following two examples are given:
One molecule of water is made up of 2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen, hence 2 x 6.02×10²³atoms of hydrogen and 6.02 × 10²³ atoms of oxygen constitute one mole of water. So, total no of atoms in 1 mole of water are 18.06 ×10²³or 1.806 × 10²⁴
One formula unit of sodium chloride consists of one sodium ion and one chloride ion. So, there are 6.02×10²³ number of Na⁺ ions and 6.02 × 10²³ Cl⁻ ions in one mole of sodium chloride.
Thus, the total number of ions in 1 mole of NaCl is 12.04×10²³ or 1.204×10²⁴.
Mole (Chemist secret unit):
A mole is defined as the amount (mass) of a substance that contains 6.02× 10²³ number of particles (atoms, molecules or formula units). It is abbreviated as 'mol'.
It establishes a link between mass of a substance and number of particles.
Explanation:
We know that a substance may be an element or a compound (molecular or ionic). Mass of a substance is either one of the following: atomic mass, molecular mass or formula mass. These masses are expressed in atomic mass units (amu). But when these masses are expressed in grams, they are called as molar masses.
Scientists have agreed that Avogadro's number of particles are present in one molar mass of a substance.
Quantitative definition of mole:
The atomic mass, molecular mass or formula mass of a substance expressed in grams is called mole.
Examples:
Atomic mass of carbon expressed as 12g =1 mole of carbon
Molecular mass of H2O expressed as 18g =1 mole of water
Molecular mass of H2SO4 expressed as 98g =1 mole of H2SO4
Formula mass of NaCl expressed as 58.5g =1 mole of NaCl
Relationship between Mole and Mass:
No. of moles = Known mass of substance(g) / Molar masss of the substance (g / mol)
Mass of substance (g) = number of moles x molar mass
Number of particles = number of moles x 6.02 × 10²³
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) ⟶ CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
Ans. Data:
mass of CH4 = 10g
Molar Mass of CH4= C + 4H
= 12 + 4 (1)
= 12 + 4 = 16g/mol
Molar mass of CO2 = C + 2O
12 = C + 2 (16)
= 12 + 32 = 44 g/mol
To find:
Mass of CO2= ?
Solution:
Firstly, we have to find no of moles of methane, then we will find no of moles of CO2 through balance Chemical equation
Moles of CH4 = Mass / Molar mass
= 10/16
= 0.6 mol
So, as per balance chemical equation
CH4 + 2O2 ⟶ CO2 + 2H2O
CH4 : CO2
0.6 : 0.6
So, 0.6 moles of CO2 will be produced as per equation.
Mass of CO2 = moles x Molar mass
= 0.6 × 44
= 27.43 g
27.43g of CO2 will be produced
3C(s) + O2(g) + H2O(l) ⟶ H2 + 3CO
Ans: Solution:
To find no. of moles of coal needed, we have to find molar ratio between coal and carbon monoxide through balance chemical equation.
3C + O2 + H2O ⟶ H2 + 3CO
C : CO
3 : 3
1 : 1
10 : 10
So, 10 moles of Coal will be required to prepare 10 moles of CO.
2H2S(g)+ SO2(g) ⟶ 2H2O(ℓ) + 3S(s)
Ans: Data:
Moles of Sulphur = 10
Molar mass of SO2 = S + 2(O)
= 32 + 2 (16)
= 32 + 32
= 64g/mol
To Find:
Mass of SO2=?
Solution:
Firstly, we will find moles of SO2 through molar ratio between reactant and product through balance chemical equation
2H2S + SO2 ⟶ 2H2O + 3S
SO2 : S
1 : 3
1/3 : 1
10 × 1/3 : 10
3.33
So, no. of moles by SO2 = 3.33 mol
Mass of SO2 = Moles x molar mass
= 3.33 x 64
= 213.12g
Result
213.12g of SO2 will be required.
2NH3(aq) + CO2(g) ⟶ CO(NH2)2(aq) + H2O(1)
Ans: Data:
Mass of urea = 1kg = 1000g
Molar mass of urea = (NH2)2 CO
=2N+ 4H + C + O
=2 (14) + 4(1) + 12 +16
= 28 + 4 + 12 + 16
= 60g/mol
Molar mass of NH3 = N + 3H
= 14 + 3 (1)
= 14 + 3
= 17g/mol
To Find:
Mass of ammonia =?
Solution:
Firstly, we will find number of moles of urea, then we will find moles of ammonia through molar ratio given in balance chemical equation
Moles of urea = Mass / Molar Mass
= 1000/60
= 16.66
To find no. of moles of ammonia, molar ratio will be compared through balance chemical equation
2NH3 + CO2 ⟶ NH2CONH2 + H2O
NH3 : NH2CONH2
2 : 1
2 x 16.66 : 16.66
NH3 : NH2CONH2
33.32 : 16.66
So, no. of moles of NH3 = 33.32 mol
Mass of NH3 = Moles x Molar Mass
= 33.32 x 17
= 567.77g
Result
567.77 g of ammonia will be required.
(a) 3g of H2 (b) 3.4 moles of N2 (c) 10g of C6H12O6
Ans:
(a) Data:
Mass of H2 = 3g
Molar mass of H2 = 2H
= 2 (1.008)
= 2.016 g/mol
To Find:
no. of atoms = ?
Solution:
Firstly no. of moles will be calculated as:
Moles = Mass / Molar mass
= 3/2.016
= 1.48 mol
Now, no. of molecules of H2 will be calculated as:
no. of molecules = moles x NA
= 1.48 x 6.02 ×10²³
= 8.91 × 10²³
One molecule composed of two Hydrogen atoms
So, Total no of atoms = 2 × 8.91 x 10²³
= 1.78 x 10²⁴
(b) Data:
Moles of N2 = 3.4mol
To find
No of atoms = ?
Solution:
Firstly calculate no. of molecules
no. of molecules = moles x NA
=3.4 x 6.02 × 10²³
= 2.05 × 10²⁴
One nitrogen molecules composed of two nitrogen atom, So
Total no. of atoms = 2 × 2.05 × 10²⁴
= 4.10 × 10²⁴
(c) Data:
Mass of C6H12O6 = 10 g
Molar mass of glucose = C6H12O6
= 6 (12) + 12(1) + 6(16)
= 72 + 12 + 96
= 180g/mol
To Find:
no. of atoms = ?
Solution:
Firstly we will find no. of moles
no. of moles = Mass / Molar mass
= 10/180
= 0.055
Now calculate no. of molecules
no. of molecules = moles x NA
= 0.055 x 6.02 × 10²³
= 3.34 × 10²²
One glucose molecule composed of 6 carbon, 12 Hydrogen and 6 oxygen,
So, it becomes 24 atoms.
no. of atoms = 24 × 3.34× 10²²
= 8.01 × 10²³
Investigative Questions
Ans: To calculate the number of moles of water needed for a single adult who drinks eight glasses of water a day, we can follow these steps:
If one glass occupies 400 cm³, then for eight glasses:
Total volume = 8 glasses × 400 cm³/glass
= 3200 cm³
Since 1 liter = 1000 cm³
Total volume in liters = 3200 cm³ / 1000 = 3.2 liters.
The molar mass of water (H2O) is approximately 18 g/mol. The density of water is about 1 g/cm³, which means that 1 liter of water, has a mass of about 1000 grams.
Therefore, the number of moles in 3.2 liters of water can be calculated as follows:
Mass of water = 3.2 liters × 1000 g/liter
= 3200 grams.
Number of moles = mass (g) / molar mass (g/mol)
= 3200 g / 18 g/mol
= 177.78 moles.
Therefore, a single adult would need approximately 177.78 moles of water if they drink eight glasses of water every day.
Ans: In the chemical formula of sand, SiO2, represents silicon dioxide, which is the primary component of most types of sand. However, unlike water (H2O), which consists of discrete molecules, sand does not exist as individual SiO2 molecules. Instead, sand is made up of a vast network of silicon and oxygen atoms that are bonded together in a solid structure.
Covalent Network Structure: In sand, each silicon atom is covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. Each oxygen atom is, in turn, bonded to two silicon atoms. This creates a three-dimensional network of SiO2 units that extends throughout the material.
Macroscopic Representation: The formula SiO2 is a way to represent this network structure on a macroscopic scale. It indicates the ratio of silicon to oxygen in the compound, which is 1:2. This formula is useful for understanding the composition of sand, even though it does not reflect the discrete molecular structure like in covalent compounds.
Crystallinity: While some forms of sand can be crystalline, such as quartz, others can be amorphous. In both cases, the SiO2 formula still applies because it describes the overall composition of the material, regardless of its structural arrangement.
SLO based Additional Long Questions
Ans. In order to write down the formula of an ionic compound, first identify the cations and anions and the number of charges present on them. Finally combine the two ions together to form an electrically neutral compound.
Steps:
If you know the name of binary ionic compound, you can write its chemical formula.
i. Start by writing symbol of cation with its charge.
ii. Then write the symbol of anion with its charge and find out how many of these ions are needed to give an electrically neutral compound. For example, write down the formula of lithium oxide. The symbol of lithium cation with its single positive charge is Li⁺. The symbol of anion is O²⁻.
Example 1: Cation Li¹⁺, Anion O²⁻ → Li2O
iii. Apply crisscross method to write the formula. In this method, the numerical value of each of the ion charges is crossed over to become the subscript of the other ion. Signs of the charges are then dropped.
Example 2:
Write down the formula of Aluminium oxide.
Cation Al³⁺, Anion O²⁻ → Al2O3
Example 3:
Write down the formula of Magnesium nitride.
Cation Mg²⁺, Anion N³⁻ → Mg3N2
CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) ⟶ CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2
1 mole 2 moles 1 mole 1 mole 1 mole
100 g 73 g 111 g 18 g 44 g
Ans.
Solution: Mass of CaCO3 = 25g Molar mass of CaCO3 = 100 g mol⁻¹
Mass of CaCℓ2 product = ? Molar mass of CaCℓ2 = 111 g mol⁻¹
According to the equation
100 g of limestone to produce calcium chloride = 111g
1 g of limestone will react to produce calcium chloride = 111/100 g
25g of limestone will react to produce calcium chloride = 111/100 × 25
= 27.75g
Ans. Solution: no. of moles of ethyl alcohol = 1.80
no. of moles of oxygen needed = ?
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction will be
C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) ⟶ 2CO2(g)+ 3H2O(l)
According to this equation
One mole of ethyl alcohol, when completely burnt, needs oxygen = 3 moles
1.8 moles of ethyl alcohol, upon burning, will need oxygen = 3/1 × 1.8
= 5.4 moles
1 mole of ethyl alcohol produces moles of CO2 = 2.0
1.8 mole of ethyl alcohol will produce = 2/1 × 1.8
= 3.6 moles
Ans. Solution: Moles of Al = 0.3 moles Grams of O2 used = ?
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
4Al(s) + 3O2(g) ⟶ 2Al2O3(s)
According to this equation
4 moles of aluminium need oxygen = 3.0 moles
1.0 mole of aluminium will need oxygen = 3/4
0.3 moles of aluminium will need oxygen = 3/4 × 0.3
= 0.225 moles
1 mole of oxygen (O2) has molar mass = 32g
0.225 mole of oxygen (O2) will have molar mass = 32 × .0225
= 7.2g
Ans. Solution: Mass of H2 used = 5g
Molecules of water produced = ?
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction:
2H2(g) + O2(g) ⟶ 2H2O(l)
2 moles 1 mole 2 moles
4g 32 g 36 g
According to this equation
4 g of hydrogen produce H2O = 36g of H2O
5 g of hydrogen will produce H2O = 36/4 ×5 = 45g of H2O
36g (2 moles) of H2O contain molecules = 6.02 × 10²³ × 2
= 12.04 × 10²³
45g of H2O contain = 45/36 × 12.04× 10²³
= 1.505 × 10²⁴ molecules