J.R. S. answered 09/20/20
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
4NH3(g) + 5O2 (g) ==> 4NO (g) + 6H2O(g) ... balanced equation
Looking at the balanced equation we see that 4 MOLES of NO can be produced from 4 MOLES NH3 and from 5 MOLES of O2. Whenever you are given the quantities of BOTH reactants, you will be dealing with a limiting reactant problem. We must find out which, if any, reactant is limiting.
For NH3: 25.0 g NH3 x 1 mol NH3/17 g x 4 mol NO/4 mol NH3 x 30 g NO/mol = 44.1 g NO produced
For O2: 45.0 g O2 x 1 mol O2/32 g x 4 mol NO/5 mol O2 x 30 g NO/mol = 33.8 g NO produced
In this case, O2 is limiting and 33.8 g of NO will be produced