Mass – Mass Problems 4 steps::
Mass – Mass Problems 4 steps: Write the balanced equation Convert grams to moles of a starting material Determine the ratio of moles of the starting material and the final material (from balanced equation) Convert moles to grams of the final material
Solving Mass-Mass Problems Visually:
Solving Mass-Mass Problems Visually G.o.S.M. M.o.S.M. M.o.F.M. G.o.F.M. Molar Mass of Starting Material Molar Mass of Final Material Mole Ratio of Starting Material to Final Material
Example Problems:
Example Problems How many grams of Cu 2 S could be produced from 9.90 g CuCl reacting with an excess of H 2 S gas? H 2 S (g) + 2 CuCl (s) Cu 2 S (s) + 2 HCl (g)
Example Problem:
Example Problem How many grams of Ca(OH) 2 will be needed to react completely with 10.0g H 3 PO 4 ? 3 Ca(OH) 2(aq) + 2 H 3 PO 4(aq) Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2(s) + 6 H 2 O (l)