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Ch.3 - Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 61

Iron metal can be produced from the mineral hematite, Fe2O3, by reaction with carbon. How many kilograms of iron are present in 105 kg of hematite?

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Identify the chemical reaction: \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{C} \rightarrow 2\text{Fe} + 3\text{CO} \).
Calculate the molar mass of \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \) using the atomic masses of Fe and O.
Determine the molar mass of iron (Fe).
Use stoichiometry to find the moles of iron produced from 1 mole of \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \).
Convert the mass of \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \) (105 kg) to moles, then use the stoichiometric ratio to find the mass of iron produced.

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Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the quantitative relationships between the reactants and products in a chemical reaction. It allows us to calculate the amounts of substances consumed and produced in a reaction based on balanced chemical equations. Understanding stoichiometry is essential for determining how much iron can be produced from a given mass of hematite.
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Molar Mass

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). For hematite (Fe2O3), the molar mass can be calculated by summing the atomic masses of its constituent elements: iron (Fe) and oxygen (O). Knowing the molar mass is crucial for converting between mass and moles, which is necessary for stoichiometric calculations.
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Reduction Reaction

A reduction reaction involves the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a substance. In the context of producing iron from hematite, carbon acts as a reducing agent, converting Fe2O3 to iron (Fe) by removing oxygen. Understanding reduction reactions is vital for grasping how iron is extracted from its ore and the overall chemical process involved.
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