Question

Methane gas and chlorine gas react to form hydrogen chloride gas and carbon tetrachloride gas. What volume of carbon tetrachloride would be produced by this reaction if 1.1 mL of chlorine were consumed? Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.

Answer 1

0.55mL of carbon tetrachloride

Step-by-step explanation:

CH4(g) + 2Cl2(g) -------> CCl4(g) + 2H2(g)

From the balanced reaction equation

44800mL of chlorine produces 22400 ml of carbon tetrachloride

If 1.1mL of chlorine were consumed, volume of carbon tetrachloride= 1.1×22400/44800

=0.55mL of carbon tetrachloride

Note: 1 mole of a gas occupies 22.4L volume or 22400mL