Consider the given reaction for the synthesis of Aspirin (C9H8O4)(hint!: Make sure the equation is balanced): C7H6O3 + C4H6O3 ➡ C9H8O4 + C2H4O2 a. if 35.17 grams of C7H6O3 and 15.88 grams of C4H6O3 are combined then theoretically, what mass (in kg) of aspirin (C9H8O4) can be produced from these amounts of reactants? b. What is the limiting reactant? c. What is the % yield if 0.02081 kg of the aspirin product was actually obtained?
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The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
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Consider the given reaction for the synthesis of Aspirin (C9H8O4)(hint!: Make sure the equation is balanced):
C7H6O3 + C4H6O3 ➡ C9H8O4 + C2H4O2
a. if 35.17 grams of C7H6O3 and 15.88 grams of C4H6O3 are combined then theoretically, what mass (in kg) of aspirin (C9H8O4) can be produced from these amounts of reactants?
b. What is the limiting reactant?
c. What is the % yield if 0.02081 kg of the aspirin product was actually obtained?
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