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F2 → 2 F

If 150 grams of F are produced, how many grams of F2 were reacted?

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Answer:

150 g F₂

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the mass of F₂, you need to

(1) convert grams F to moles (using the molar mass of F)

(2) convert moles F to moles F₂ (using the mole-to-mole ratio from the balanced equation)

(3) convert moles F₂ to grams (using the molar mass of F₂)

It is important to arrange the conversions/ratios in a way that allows for the cancellation of units.

Molar Mass (F): 18.998 g/mol

Molar Mass (F₂): 2(18.998 g/mol) = 37.996 g/mol

1 F₂ -----> 2 F
^ ^

150 g F 1 mole 1 mole F₂ 37.996 g
--------------- x ----------------- x ------------------- x ------------------ = 150 g F₂
18.998 g 2 moles F 1 mole

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