Topical Questions These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

Methanol, CH₃OH, is a clean-burning, easily handled fuel. It can be made by the direct reaction of CO and H₂.

(a) Starting with a mixture of 12.0 g H₂ and 74.5 g CO, which is the limiting reactant?

(b) What mass of the excess reactant, in grams, is left after reaction is complete?

(c) What mass of methanol can be obtained, in theory?