Data Analysis and Other Calculations - AP Chemistry

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3.2 g Zn and 8.1 g HCl are placed in an open beaker. As the reaction proceeds, the hydrogen gas is allowed to escape, causing the reaction to go to completion.

Which reactant (if either) is in excess, and how many grams of it remain?

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First calculate the number of mols of each reactant:

The ratio of to is 1:2. So, given that we have 0.048945 mol , we only need 0.09789 mol . Since we have more than is needed, is in excess. How much is in excess?

Now convert mols of to grams:

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