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An organic compound containing C, H and N gave the following on analysis: C = 40%, H = 13.3% and N = 46.67%. Its empirical formula would be [CBSE PMT 1999, 2002]

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Calculation of empirical formula

Element Symbol Percentage of element At. mass of elements Relative number of atoms = PercentageAt. mass Simplest atomic ratio Simplest whole number atomic ratio
Carbon C 40 12 4012=3.33 3.333.33=1 1
Hydrogen H 13.3 1 13.31=13.3 13.33.33=4 4
Nitrogen N 46.67 14 46.6714=3.33 3.333.3=1 1

Thus, the empirical formula is CH4N.

An organic substance containing C, H and O gave the following percentage composition :

C = 40.687%, H = 5.085% and O = 54.228%. The vapour density of the compound is 59. The molecular formula of the compound is

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Element Symbol Percentage of element Atomic mass of element Relative number of atoms = PercentageAt. mass Simplest atomic ratio Simplest whole number atomic ratio
Carbon C 40.687 12 40.68712=3.390 3.3903.389=1 2
Hydrogen H 5.085 1 5.0851=5.085 5.0853.389=1.5 3
Oxygen O 54.228 16 54.22816=3.389 3.3893.389=1 2

∴ Empirical formula is C2H3O2

∴ Empirical formula mass of C2H3O2= 59

Also, Molecular mass = 2 × Vapour density = 2 × 59 = 118

n=Molecular massEmpirical formula mass=11859=2

Now, Molecular formula = n × (Empirical formula) = 2 × (C2H3O2) = C4H6O4

∴ Molecular formula is C4H6O4

The volume of oxygen at STP required to completely burn 30 ml of acetylene at STP is [Orissa JEE 1997]

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The balanced chemical equation for the reaction can be written as:

C2H2  +    5/2  O2 2 CO2 + H2O

1Vol.                   5/2Vol.

1ml                      5/2ml

30ml                      30×  5/2=75ml

Hence, volume of the oxygen at STP required to burn 30 ml of acetylene at STP = 75 ml.  

What is the volume (in litres) of oxygen at STP required for complete combustion of 32 g of CH4 [EAMCET 2001]

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According to Avogadro's hypothesis, volume occupied by one mole of any gas at STP is 22.4 litres.

CH4(g)          +           2O2(g)      CO2(g)    +     2H2O(l)

           1 mole               2 moles

         2 moles               4 moles

2×16gm=32gm       4×22.4  litres = 89.6 litres

A metal oxide has the formula Z2O3. It can be reduced by hydrogen to give free metal and water. 0.1596 g of the metal oxide requires 6 mg of hydrogen for complete reduction. The atomic weight of the metal is  [CBSE PMT 1989]

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Valency of metal in Z2O3 = 3

Z2O3+3H22Z+3H2O

0.1596 gm of Z2O3 react with H2 = 6 mg = 0.006 gm

1 gm of H2 react with Z2O3 =0.15960.006=26.6gm

Equivalent wt. of Z2O3 = 26.6 = equivalent wt. of Z + equivalent wt. of O = E + 8 = 26.6 or E = 18.6

Valency of metal in Z2O3.=3

Equivalent weight = Atomic weight/Valency

Atomic weight of Z = 18.6 × 3 = 55.8  

A mixture of gases contains H2 and O2 gases in the ratio of 1:4 (w/w). What is the molar ratio of the two gases in the mixture?

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Let the mass of H2 gas be x g and mass of O2 gas 4x g

Molar    H2:O2

mass     2:32

i.e         1:16

... Molar ratio = nH2/nO2 = x/2/4x/32 = x x 32/2 x 4x =4/1 = 4:1

If Avogadro number NA, is changed from 6.022 x 1023 mol-1 to 6.022 x 1020 mol-1 this would change

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(b) If Avogadro number NA, is changed from 6.022 x 1023 mol-1 to 6.022 x 1020 mol-1, this would change the mass of one mole of carbon.

... 1 mole of carbon has mass = 12 g

or 6.022 x 1023 atoms of carbon have mass = 12 g

... 6.022 x 1020 atoms of carbon have mass

               = 126.022 x 1023 x 6.022 x 1020 = 0.012 g

20.0 g of a magnesium carbonate sample decomposes on heating to give carbon dioxide and 8.0 g magnesium oxide. What will be the percentage purity of magnesium carbonate in the sample? (Atomic weight of Mg = 24)

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(d) Key Concept In the given problem we have provided practicalyield of MgO. For calculation of percentage yield of MgO, we need theoretical yield of MgO. For this we shall use mole concept.

              MgCO3 (s)            MgO(s) + CO2 (g)               ...(i)

Moles of MgCO3 = Weight in gramMolecular weight                              = 2084 = 0.238 molFrom Eq. (i)         1 mole of MgCO3 gives = 1mol MgO   0.238 mole MgCO3 will give = 0.238 mol MgO                                                  = 0.238 X 40g =9.52g MgONow, practical yield of MgO = 8 g % purity =89.52 X 100 = 84%Alternate method          MgCO3          MgO + CO2 8g MgO will be form from 845g      % purity = 845X10020 = 84%

What is the mass of precipitate formed when 50 mL of 16.9% solution of AgNO3 is mixed with 50 mL of 5.8% NaCl solution?

(Ag = 107.8, N = 14, O = 16, Na= 23,Cl=35.5)

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Plan: For the calculation of mass of AgCl precipitated, we find mass of AgNO3 and NaCl in equal volume with the help of mole concept.

16.9% solution of AgNO3 means 16.9 g AgNO3 is present in 100 mL solution.

8.45 g AgNO3 will present in 50 mL solution

Similarly,

5.8 g NaCl is present in 100 mL solution

2.9 g NaCl is present in 50 mL solution
AgNO3 + NaCl AgCl + NaNO3

Initial mole   8.45/169.8     2.9/58.5       0             0

                     = 0.049          = 0.049  

After reaction     0                 0              0.049     0.049

Mass of AgCl precipitated
= 0.049 x 143.5= 7g

The number of water molecules is maximum in

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Key Concept Mole is the biggest unit measure of number of molecules/atoms/ions.

... 1 mole of water contains molecules = 6.02 x 1023

... 18 moles of water contain molecules = 18 x 6.02 x 1023 molecules

Now, 1mole of water = 18 g of water = 6.02 x1023 and 1.8 g of water contains =6.02 x1023 molecules

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