CHEM 120 Online Participation Quiz Questions for Module 1

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Questions:
1. The SI unit for the amount of a substance is the

2. Balance the following chemical equation using the smallest whole number coefficients.
SCl2(l) + C2H4(g)

S(CH2CH2Cl)2(l)

The stoichiometric coefficients in front of SCl2, C2H4, and S(CH2CH2Cl)2 are

, and
, respectively.

3. For the reaction in question 2, what is the value of the stoichiometric factor for
converting from moles of C2H4 to moles of S(CH2CH2Cl)2?
4. In your own words, briefly describe the steps involved in the mole method.
5. Consider the following balanced chemical equation.
4 Fe(s) + 3 O2(g)
2 Fe2O3(s)
If one mole of Fe reacts with excess O2, then

moles of Fe2O3 are produced.

6. Briefly describe in your own words the term limiting reactant and how you can decide if
a given problem is a limiting reactant problem.
7. Briefly describe in your own words how you can determine which reactant is the limiting
reactant when solving a limiting reactant problem.
8. Briefly describe in your own words the difference between theoretical yield and actual
yield.
9. The Haber process can be used to produce ammonia, NH3, and it is based on the
following reaction.
2 NH3(g)
N2(g) + 3 H2(g)
If one mole each of N2 and H2 are mixed and 0.50 moles of NH3 are produced, what is
the percent yield for the reaction?

CHEM 120 Online Participation Quiz Questions for Module 1

10. Briefly describe in your own words the difference between consecutive and
simultaneous reactions.
11. A mixture of indium, In(s) and calcium, Ca(s) metals is treated with excess hydrochloric
acid, HCl(aq), to produce indium chloride, InCl3(aq), calcium chloride, CaCl2(aq) and
hydrogen, H2(g). The number of independent balanced chemical equations contributing
to the formation of H2 is
.