Using the reaction in Sample Problem 8.12, how many grams of zinc can react with 225 mL of...

Using the reaction in Sample Problem 8.12, how many grams of zinc can react with 225 mL of a 0.200 M HCl solution?

Sample Problem 8.12

Zinc reacts with HCl to produce ZnCl2 and hydrogen gas H2.

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)

How many liters of a 1.50 M HCl solution completely react with 5.32 g of zinc?

Solution

Step 1 State the given and needed quantities.

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Step 2 Write a plan to calculate the needed quantity or concentration.

Step 3 Write equalities and conversion factors including mole?mole and concentration factors.

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