Question

Calculate the maximum mass of a metal, with equivalent mass of 20 g, that should be used in an equivalent mass determination with a 100-mL eudometer tube for collection. For the purposes of calculation, assume 80 mL of hydrogen gas produced at standard conditions. (Round to 2 sig figs)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

In the equivalent mass measurement , one gram equivalent of metal produces 11200 mL of hydrogen gas .

11200 mL hydrogen gas is produced by 1 gram equivalent of gas at STP

11200 mL hydrogen gas is produced by 20 g of gas at STP

80 mL hydrogen gas is produced by 20 x 80 / 11200 g of gas at STP

= 142.85 mg .

= 140 mg . ( rounded to 2 sig figures )