Volume of gas equations

Iron Chloride is produced by heating iron in chlorine gas. The equation for the reaction is:
2Fe + 3Cl2 = 2FeCl3
Calculate the volume of chlorine needed to react with 14g of iron.

Reply 1

TypicalNerd

Original post by difnqlwifn

Iron Chloride is produced by heating iron in chlorine gas. The equation for the reaction is:
2Fe + 3Cl2 = 2FeCl3
Calculate the volume of chlorine needed to react with 14g of iron.

I assume this is a question where you assume that the gas is at RTP, so it has a molar volume of 24 dm^3 mol^-1.

That being the case:

(a): Start by finding the moles of iron in 14 g.

(b): Use the ratio from the equation to find how many moles of Cl2 will react with the moles of iron in 14 g.

(c): Volume of gas needed = molar volume x moles of gas

Reply 2

Maisiewood

What was the answer for this?

Reply 3

TypicalNerd

Original post by Maisiewood

What was the answer for this?

Unfortunately, TSR rules don’t allow any volunteers to share answers. We can, however, guide you to a correct solution.

Have you attempted the question, following the method I gave in my above post?