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(1) from the equation you need 2 moles of H2 per mole of methane produced
so for 17 moles of methane you need 2 x 17 = 34 moles of H2
Molecular mass of H2 = 2 x atomic mass of H = 2 x 1 = 2g from the table
So mass of H2 needed = 2 x 34 = 68g
(2) Find the moles of HNO3 (1.4 / molecular mass)
Divide by 2 to get the moles of water
Find the molecular mass of water
Multiply by the number of moles of water