Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    llleah1's Avatar
    llleah1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Mar 19, 2007, 11:09 AM
    chemistry grams
    if you have a balanced equation and already know the grams of one substance but need to find the grams another substance. How do you do that?
    rudi_in's Avatar
    rudi_in Posts: 251, Reputation: 45
    Full Member
     
    #2

    Mar 19, 2007, 11:40 AM
    Thank you for posting your question to the Ask Me Help Desk.

    You will need to multiply by three conversion factors...

    Start with the mass of the given and

    1. multiply by (1 mol given) / (molar mass of the given)

    2. multiply by molar ratio of the needed to the given (mol needed / mol given) **Use the coefficients from the balanced equation**

    3. multiply by (molar mass of the needed) / (1 mol needed)

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search


Check out some similar questions!

How many grams of which reactant remains? [ 7 Answers ]

Okay I'm stuck in South Korea where I can't find any chemistry books and this question is driving me nuts!! Can someone please help? Chlorine dioxide, ClO2, has been used as a disinfectant in air conditioning systems. It reacts With water according to the reaction: ClO2 + H2O ---> HClO3 + HCl...

How many grams of sugar [ 4 Answers ]

How many grams sugar should a healthy adult have a day?

Chemistry [ 1 Answers ]

What is a common use for CaCO4?


View more questions Search