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Ch.3 - Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions
Chapter 3, Problem 73b

Hydrazine, N2H4, once used as a rocket propellant, reacts with oxygen: N2H4 + O2 → N2 + 2 H2O (b) How many grams of N2 are obtained if the yield is 85.5%?

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Key Concepts

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

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry is the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions based on the balanced chemical equation. It allows us to determine the amount of product formed from a given amount of reactant, using mole ratios derived from the coefficients in the balanced equation. In this case, understanding the stoichiometric relationship between hydrazine and nitrogen is essential to calculate the theoretical yield of N2.
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Percent Yield

Percent yield is a measure of the efficiency of a chemical reaction, calculated by comparing the actual yield of a product to the theoretical yield. It is expressed as a percentage and is crucial for understanding how much of the expected product is actually produced in practice. In this question, the yield of 85.5% indicates that only a portion of the theoretical amount of N2 is obtained, which must be factored into the final calculation.
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Molar Mass

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). It is essential for converting between moles and grams in stoichiometric calculations. For this question, knowing the molar mass of nitrogen (N2) is necessary to convert the amount of nitrogen produced from moles to grams, allowing for the final answer to be expressed in grams.
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