Jason Y. answered 04/09/21
Experienced Computer Science Tutor
1.) Since the ratio of H2 to CH4 is 2 to 1, we know that for every one mole of methane(CH4), two moles of Hydrogen gas(H2) will be produced. Knowing that 1.6 moles of CH4 has been produced, we can find the moles of H2 by multiplying 1.6 by 2, which yields 3.2 mol H2. To find the molar mass, we calculate 1g/mol * 3.2mol * 2(since there are 2 hydrogen atoms in H2) = 6.4 grams of hydrogen.
2.) Like the last problem, we have to find the ratio of Nitric Acid to Water, which is 6:2 or 3:1.
With this ratio, 11.9 moles of HNO3 yields (11.9/3 =) 3.9667 moles of H2O. Then to convert moles to grams, do 3.9667mol * 18 (1+1+16, which is water's molar mass according to the table) = 71.4 grams of H2O