A reaction container holds 6.2g of P 4 and 8.0g of O 2 .The following reaction
occurs: P 4 + O 2 P 4 O 6 . If enough oxygen is available then the P 4 O 6 reacts
further: P 4 O 6 + O 2 P 4 O 10 . [ P=31,O =16]
a. What is the limiting reagent for the formation of P 4 O 10 ?
b. What mass of P 4 O 10 is produced?
c. What mass of excess reactant is left in the reaction container?
Answers
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