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Ch.4 - Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Chapter 4, Problem 46

For the reaction shown, calculate the theoretical yield of the product (in grams) for each initial amount of reactants. Ti(s) + 2 F2(g) → TiF4(s) a. 5.0 g Ti, 5.0 g F2 b. 2.4 g Ti, 1.6 g F2

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Determine the molar masses of Ti and F2 using the periodic table.
Convert the given masses of Ti and F2 to moles using their respective molar masses.
Identify the limiting reactant by comparing the mole ratio of Ti to F2 with the stoichiometric ratio from the balanced equation.
Calculate the theoretical yield of TiF4 in moles using the moles of the limiting reactant and the stoichiometry of the reaction.
Convert the moles of TiF4 to grams using the molar mass of TiF4.

Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in a chemical reaction. It involves using balanced chemical equations to determine how much of each substance is needed or produced. In this case, stoichiometry will help calculate the theoretical yield of TiF4 based on the initial amounts of Ti and F2.
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Limiting Reactant

The limiting reactant is the substance that is completely consumed first in a chemical reaction, thus determining the maximum amount of product that can be formed. Identifying the limiting reactant is crucial for yield calculations, as it dictates how much product can be produced from the available reactants. In the given reaction, either Ti or F2 could be the limiting reactant depending on their initial amounts.
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Theoretical Yield

Theoretical yield is the maximum amount of product that can be generated from a given amount of reactants, assuming complete conversion and no losses. It is calculated using stoichiometric ratios derived from the balanced chemical equation. In this scenario, calculating the theoretical yield of TiF4 requires determining the limiting reactant and applying stoichiometry to find the expected mass of the product.
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