Calculate the maximum mass of magnesium oxide
that can be made from
2.4g of magnesium and
2.4g of oxygen.
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2Mg + 0, → 2Mgo

Mass = 3 g

Explanation:

Given data:

Mass of magnesium = 2.4 g

Mass of oxygen = 2.4 g

Mass of magnesium oxide formed = ?

Solution:

Chemical equation;

2Mg + O₂    →     2MgO

Number of moles of oxygen:

Number of moles = mass / molar mass

Number of moles = 2.4 g/ 32 g/mol

Number of moles = 0.075 mol

Number of moles of magnesium:

Number of moles = mass / molar mass

Number of moles = 2.4 g/ 24 g/mol

Number of moles = 0.1 mol

now we will compare the moles of magnesium oxide with both reactant.

               Mg         :        MgO

                 2          :          2

               0.075    :        0.075

               O₂         :         MgO

                1          :           2

             0.1         :      2/1×0.1 = 0.2

Mass of magnesium oxide:

Mass = number of moles × molar mass

Mass = 0.075 mol × 40 g/mol

Mass = 3 g

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