Question

Given a balanced chemical equation below: 3Cu(s) + 2H3PO4 --- > Cu3(PO4)2 + 3H2 How many moles of copper are needed to react with 5 moles of phosphoric acid?

Answer 1

7.5 moles

Step-by-step explanation:

We'll begin by writing the balanced equation for the reaction. This is given below:

3Cu + 2H3PO4 —> Cu3(PO4)2 + 3H2

From the balanced equation above,

3 moles of Cu reacted with 2 moles of H3PO4.

Therefore, Xmol of Cu will react with 5 moles of H3PO4 i.e

Xmol of Cu = (3 x 5)/2

Xmol of Cu = 7.5 moles

Therefore, 7.5 moles of Cu are needed to react with 5 moles of H3PO4.