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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules & Ions
Chapter 2, Problem 166

Ammonia (NH3) and hydrazine (N2H4) are both compounds of nitrogen and hydrogen. Based on the law of multiple pro-portions, how many grams of hydrogen would you expect 2.34 g of nitrogen to combine with to yield ammonia? To yield hydrazine?

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Key Concepts

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

Law of Multiple Proportions

The Law of Multiple Proportions states that when two elements form more than one compound, the ratios of the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element can be expressed as small whole numbers. This principle allows us to understand how different compounds can be formed from the same elements in varying proportions.
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Molar Mass Calculation

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). For ammonia (NH3), the molar mass is approximately 17 g/mol, while for hydrazine (N2H4), it is about 32 g/mol. Knowing the molar masses is essential for converting between grams and moles, which is necessary for applying the law of multiple proportions.
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Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry is the area of chemistry that involves the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions. It uses the coefficients from balanced chemical equations to determine the relationships between the amounts of substances involved. In this case, stoichiometry will help calculate how much hydrogen combines with a given mass of nitrogen to form ammonia and hydrazine.
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