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4.29 When Al(OH)3 reacts with sulfuric acid, the following reaction occurs:
If
Interpretation:
Mass of aluminium sulfate that can be formed should be determined.
Concept introduction:
- The maximum yield is obtained by reacting all the limiting reactant
Given:
Answer to Problem 4.29PAE
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Use the given amounts to identify the limiting reactant. Then calculate the total amount of possible iron yield.
Step 1: Balance Reaction
Reaction is already balanced
Step 2: Change all mass units to mol units
Step 3: Relate stoichiometry
Step 4: Actual Ratio
Since ratio is smaller than the required, the limiting reactant is sulfuric acid.
Step 4: Calculate Yield
The maximum amount of product is always equal to the yield of the limiting reactant
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