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What is the theoretical yield of hydrogen gas if 5.00 mol of zinc are added to an excess of hydrochloric acid?

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Answer:

B. 10.1 g

Step-by-step explanation:

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the theoretical yield of hydrogen gas is 10 g

calculation

Step 1: write the equation for reaction

Zn + 2 HCl → zncl₂ + H₂

Step 2: use the mole ratio to find the moles of H₂

from equation above Zn : H₂ is 1: 1 therefore the moles of H₂ = 5.00 moles

Step 3: find the theoretical yield(mass) for H₂

mass = moles × molar mass

from periodic table the molar mass of H₂= 1×2 = 2 g/mol

mass = 5 moles × 2 g/mol = 10 grams

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