Answer to Question #310342 in General Chemistry for Yah

Question

1. Phosphorus (P₄) is prepared in an electric furnace according to the equation

2Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 6SiO₂ + 10C —› 6CaSiO₃ + 10CO + P₄

a. How many moles of Ca₃(PO₄)₂ are needed to yield 15 moles of P₄?

b. How many moles of C are required?

c. How many grams of P₄ are formed?

d. Calculate the mass in grams of CaSiO₃ produced.

e. What mass (in grams) of CO are also formed?

Answer 1

a. 30 mole

 b. 150 mole

 c. 1860 g

 d. 10440 g

 e. 4200 g