Question

How many moles of chlorine are necessary to completely react with 5.0 moles of silver in the synthesis of silver () chloride according to the following equation: 2 Ag + Cl 2 -> 2 AgCl

Answer 1

The answer to your question is 2.5 moles of Cl₂

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

moles of Cl = x

moles of Ag = 5

Balanced chemical equation

2Ag + 1Cl₂ ⇒ 2 AgCl

Reactants Elements Products

2 Ag 2

2 Cl 2

Process

1.- Use the coefficients of the balanced reaction to solve this problem.

2 moles of Ag -------------------- 1 mol of Cl₂

5 moles of Ag ------------------ x

x = (5 x 1) / 2

x = 5/2

x = 2.5

2.- Conclusion

5 moles of Silver reacts with 2.5 moles of Cl₂