Stoichiometry Practice Flashcard

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What is stoichiometry?

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Stoichiometry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions based on the conservation of mass.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; it is conserved.

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How do you calculate the molar mass of a compound?

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To calculate the molar mass, sum the atomic masses of all the atoms in the compound's formula.

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What is a mole in chemistry?

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A mole is a unit that measures the amount of substance, defined as containing exactly 6.022 x 10^23 particles (atoms, molecules, etc.).

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How do you convert grams to moles?

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To convert grams to moles, divide the mass of the substance (in grams) by its molar mass (in g/mol).

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What is the balanced equation for the combustion of methane (CH4)?

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The balanced equation is: CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O.

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What is the significance of coefficients in a balanced chemical equation?

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Coefficients indicate the relative number of moles of each reactant and product involved in the reaction.

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How do you determine the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?

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The limiting reactant is the substance that is completely consumed first, limiting the amount of product formed.

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What is the theoretical yield in a chemical reaction?

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The theoretical yield is the maximum amount of product that can be produced from a given amount of reactants, calculated based on stoichiometry.

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What is the difference between actual yield and theoretical yield?

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Actual yield is the amount of product actually obtained from a reaction, while theoretical yield is the calculated maximum amount.