Question

The zinc within a copper-plated penny will dissolve in hydrochloric acid if the copper coating is filed down in several spots (so that the hydrochloric acid can get to the zinc). The reaction between the acid and the zinc is as follows: 2H+(aq)+Zn(s)→H2(g)+Zn2+(aq). When the zinc in a certain penny dissolves, the total volume of gas collected over water at 25 ∘C was 0.949 L at a total pressure of 758 mmHg .

Answer 1

Mass of hydrogen gas evolved is 0.0749 grams.

Step-by-step explanation:

Total pressure of the gases = p = 758 mmHg

Vapor pressure of water = 23.78 mmHg

Pressure of hydrogen gas ,P = p - 23.78 mmHg = 758 mmHg - 23.78 mmHg

P = 734.22 mmHg =
`(734.22)/(760) atm=0.966 atm`

Temperature of of hydrogen gas ,T= 25°C =298.15 K

Volume of hydrogen gas = V = 0.949 L

Moles of hydrogen gas =n

PV = nRT (Ideal gas equation )

`n=(PV)/(RT)=(0.966 atm* 0.949 L)/(0.0821 atm L/mol K* 298.15 K)`

n = 0.03745 mol

Moles of hydrogen gas = 0.03745 mol

Mass of 0.03745 moles of hydrogen gas = 0.03745 mol × 2 g/mol = 0.0749 g

Mass of hydrogen gas evolved is 0.0749 grams.