How many moles of P4 are needed to react with 9 moles of Mg? 6 Mg + P4 → 2 Mg3P2
1 Answer
Jul 1, 2014
Let us look at the equation;
6Mg +
according to this equation 1 mole of
1 mole of
X moles of
X moles of
the two ratios are equal.
(a) = (b)
1 mole of
X moles of
- 1 = X .6
6X = 9
X = 9/6 = 3/2 = 1.5 mole