Finding the excess after the reaction is complete (chem 101)

In summary, the problem involves mixing 2.0mL of 1.5M Ammonium Phosphate with 1.00mL of 0.75M Ferrous Acetate to find the grams of the excess reactant after the reaction is complete. The balanced equation is 2(NH4)3PO4 +3Fe(C2H202)2 -> 6NH4(C2H202) + Fe2(PO4)2. To solve, we can use the concentration definition and stoichiometric coefficients to find the number of moles of each reactant and product.
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When 2.0mL of 1.5M Ammonium Phosphate is mixed with 1.00 mL of 0.75 M Ferrous Acetate.


The problem itself is in multiple parts.
I have already found the limited reactant. But i need help finding "the grams of the reactant in excess after the reaction is complete."

What i have so far...
Ferrous Acetate is limiting reactant with theoretical yield of of 0.09g.
Ammonium Phosphate has 0.54g of a theoretical yield.


The Attempt at a Solution



I have attempted this multiple times and have been searching the web as to how to do it...no positive results so far.
 
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Write reaction equation.

How many moles of each reactant?

How many moles of product?

How many moles of each reactant was consumed during the reaction?

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balanced equation:
2(NH4)3PO4 +3Fe(C2H202)2 -> 6NH4(C2H202) + Fe2(PO4)2

Im not sure how to obtain the rest of what you are asking.
 
  • #4
I already told you in the other thread. You know volume and concentration - start with concentration definition, solve for number of moles of substance.
 
  • #5
We have
3e-3 moles of Ammonium Phosphate and
7.5e-4 moles of Ferrous Acetate

How do i find how many moles of the product i have and how many moles are consumed?
 
  • #6
Time to write and use reaction equation. You need to know what are stoichiometric coefficients.

I think I have already directed you to the page where I explained how to read reaction equation.

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methods
 
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Yes, thank you.
 

FAQ: Finding the excess after the reaction is complete (chem 101)

How do I find the excess after the reaction is complete?

To find the excess after a reaction is complete, you need to determine the limiting reactant first. This is the reactant that is completely used up in the reaction. Next, you need to calculate the theoretical yield of the product using the stoichiometric ratio between the limiting reactant and the product. Once you have the theoretical yield, you can compare it to the actual yield to determine the excess amount.

What is the purpose of finding the excess after a reaction?

The excess amount after a reaction is important to know because it can affect the efficiency and yield of the reaction. It also allows you to determine if any reactants were wasted or if there was a miscalculation in the reaction.

Can the excess amount be negative?

No, the excess amount cannot be negative. The excess amount is simply the difference between the actual yield and the theoretical yield, so it will always be a positive value.

How does the excess amount affect the percent yield of the reaction?

The excess amount does not directly affect the percent yield of the reaction. However, it can affect the accuracy of the percent yield calculation if the excess amount is not accounted for. To calculate the percent yield accurately, the excess amount should be subtracted from the actual yield.

What factors can contribute to a high excess amount?

A high excess amount can be caused by a number of factors, such as using an excess amount of a reactant, not measuring the reactants accurately, or not allowing the reaction to go to completion. It can also be influenced by external factors like temperature, pressure, and impurities in the reactants.

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