
Ishaan K. answered 10/31/23
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Here's how you would go about solving this problem!
Steps to Find Moles of Li2SO4:
Step 1: Balance Chemical Equation
H2SO4 + 2LiOH -> Li2SO4 + 2H2O
Step 2: Convert grams of LiOH to moles
- Molar mass of LiOH = (6.94 + 15.999 + 1.008) g/mol = 23.947 g/mol
- Moles of LiOH = 2.54 g / 23.947 g/mol = 0.106 moles
Step 3: Use mole ratio to find moles of Li2SO4
- The balanced equation shows a 2:1 mole ratio between LiOH and Li2SO4.
- Moles of Li2SO4 = 0.106 moles LiOH * (1 mole Li2SO4 / 2 moles LiOH) = 0.053 moles of Li2SO4
Conclusion:
If you start with 2.54 grams of LiOH, you will produce 0.053 moles of Li2SO4 according to the balanced chemical equation.
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