Masterclass: 25 Solved JEE Advanced Numericals on the Mole Concept & Stoichiometry
The fundamental alphabet of physical chemistry. Conquer complex problems on sequential reactions, Eudiometry, POAC (Principle of Atom Conservation), and Oleum labeling. Click "View Solution" to reveal the step-by-step breakdown.
Every chapter from Electrochemistry to Chemical Kinetics relies heavily on your ability to manipulate moles, mass, and molarity. Before tackling these advanced problems, ensure your grasp of limiting reagents and concentration terms is absolute!
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Step 1: Calculate Mass of C and H
Mass of C = $\left(\frac{12}{44}\right) \times \text{Mass of } {CO_2} = \frac{12}{44} \times 0.198 = 0.054 \text{ g}$.
Mass of H = $\left(\frac{2}{18}\right) \times \text{Mass of } {H_2O} = \frac{2}{18} \times 0.1014 = 0.0112 \text{ g}$.
Step 2: Calculate Mass of Oxygen
Mass of O = Total Mass - (Mass of C + Mass of H)
Mass of O = $0.246 - (0.054 + 0.0112) = 0.246 - 0.0652 = 0.1808 \text{ g}$.
Step 3: Determine Mole Ratios
Moles of C = $0.054 / 12 = 0.0045 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of H = $0.0112 / 1 = 0.0112 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of O = $0.1808 / 16 = 0.0113 \text{ mol}$.
Step 4: Find Simplest Whole Number Ratio
Divide by the smallest value ($0.0045$):
C: $0.0045 / 0.0045 = 1$
H: $0.0112 / 0.0045 = 2.48 \approx 2.5$
O: $0.0113 / 0.0045 = 2.51 \approx 2.5$
Multiply by $2$ to get whole numbers: C = $2$, H = $5$, O = $5$.
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Step 1: Understand $3.0 \text{ M}$ meaning
$3.0 \text{ M}$ means there are $3.0 \text{ moles}$ of ${NaCl}$ in exactly $1000 \text{ mL}$ ($1 \text{ L}$) of solution.
Step 2: Calculate Mass of Solution and Solute
Mass of solution = $\text{Volume} \times \text{Density} = 1000 \text{ mL} \times 1.25 \text{ g mL}^{-1} = 1250 \text{ g}$.
Mass of solute (${NaCl}$) = $\text{Moles} \times \text{Molar Mass} = 3.0 \text{ mol} \times 58.5 \text{ g mol}^{-1} = 175.5 \text{ g}$.
Step 3: Calculate Mass of Solvent
Mass of solvent (${H_2O}$) = Mass of solution - Mass of solute
Mass of solvent = $1250 \text{ g} - 175.5 \text{ g} = 1074.5 \text{ g} = 1.0745 \text{ kg}$.
Step 4: Calculate Molality ($m$)
Molality ($m$) = $\frac{\text{Moles of solute}}{\text{Mass of solvent in kg}}$
$m = \frac{3.0}{1.0745} = 2.79 \text{ mol kg}^{-1}$.
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Step 1: Write balanced equation and convert to moles
${N_2} + 3{H_2} \rightarrow 2{NH_3}$
Moles of ${N_2}$ = $\frac{50000 \text{ g}}{28.0 \text{ g mol}^{-1}} = 1785.7 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of ${H_2}$ = $\frac{10000 \text{ g}}{2.0 \text{ g mol}^{-1}} = 5000.0 \text{ mol}$.
Step 2: Identify Limiting Reagent
Divide moles by stoichiometric coefficients:
For ${N_2}$: $1785.7 / 1 = 1785.7$
For ${H_2}$: $5000.0 / 3 = 1666.6$
Since $1666.6 < 1785.7$, ${H_2}$ is the limiting reagent.
Step 3: Calculate Mass of Product
From stoichiometry, $3 \text{ moles}$ of ${H_2}$ produce $2 \text{ moles}$ of ${NH_3}$.
Moles of ${NH_3}$ produced = $\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) \times 5000.0 = 3333.3 \text{ mol}$.
Mass of ${NH_3}$ = $3333.3 \text{ mol} \times 17.0 \text{ g mol}^{-1} = 56666 \text{ g} = 56.67 \text{ kg}$.
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Step 1: Understand the thermal decomposition
Unlike other carbonates that leave metal oxides, silver oxide (${Ag_2O}$) is highly unstable at high temperatures and decomposes further into silver metal and oxygen gas.
Reaction: ${Ag_2CO_3}_{(s)} \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2Ag_{(s)} + {CO_2}_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2}{O_2}_{(g)}$.
The solid residue is purely silver metal (${Ag}$).
Step 2: Apply POAC on Silver ($Ag$)
Moles of $Ag$ in reactant = Moles of $Ag$ in product.
$2 \times \text{Moles of } {Ag_2CO_3} = 1 \times \text{Moles of } Ag$.
Step 3: Calculations
Molar mass of ${Ag_2CO_3} = 2(108) + 12 + 3(16) = 276 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$.
Moles of ${Ag_2CO_3} = 27.6 / 276 = 0.1 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of $Ag$ produced = $2 \times 0.1 = 0.2 \text{ mol}$.
Mass of $Ag$ residue = $0.2 \text{ mol} \times 108 \text{ g mol}^{-1} = 21.6 \text{ g}$.
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Step 1: Decode the Oleum Label
A label of "$109\%$" means that if $100 \text{ g}$ of this oleum is diluted with water, it produces exactly $109 \text{ g}$ of pure ${H_2SO_4}$.
This implies that exactly $9 \text{ g}$ of water is required to combine with the free ${SO_3}$ present in $100 \text{ g}$ of the oleum sample.
Step 2: Stoichiometry of hydration
Reaction: ${SO_3} + {H_2O} \rightarrow {H_2SO_4}$.
$1 \text{ mole}$ of ${SO_3}$ ($80 \text{ g}$) reacts with $1 \text{ mole}$ of ${H_2O}$ ($18 \text{ g}$).
Step 3: Calculate mass of free ${SO_3}$
If $18 \text{ g}$ of ${H_2O}$ reacts with $80 \text{ g}$ of ${SO_3}$,
Then $9 \text{ g}$ of ${H_2O}$ will react with: $\left(\frac{80}{18}\right) \times 9 = 40 \text{ g}$ of ${SO_3}$.
Since this $40 \text{ g}$ of ${SO_3}$ is present in $100 \text{ g}$ of the original oleum sample, the mass percentage is $40\%$.
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Step 1: General Combustion Equation
${C_xH_y} + \left(x + \frac{y}{4}\right) {O_2} \rightarrow x{CO_2} + \frac{y}{2} {H_2O}_{(l)}$.
Note: After cooling, water condenses to liquid, so its volume is negligible.
Step 2: Analyze the Volume Changes
The decrease in volume upon treatment with ${KOH}$ is strictly due to the absorption of ${CO_2}$.
Volume of ${CO_2}$ produced = $40 \text{ mL}$.
Step 3: Determine 'x' (Carbon atoms)
$1 \text{ vol}$ of ${C_xH_y}$ produces $x \text{ vols}$ of ${CO_2}$.
$10 \text{ mL} \times x = 40 \text{ mL} \implies x = 4$.
Step 4: Determine 'y' (Hydrogen atoms) from Oxygen consumed
Initial ${O_2} = 100 \text{ mL}$.
Residual volume after cooling ($85 \text{ mL}$) consists of unreacted ${O_2}$ + produced ${CO_2}$.
Unreacted ${O_2} = 85 - 40 = 45 \text{ mL}$.
Volume of ${O_2}$ consumed = $100 - 45 = 55 \text{ mL}$.
From equation, $V_{O_2 \text{ consumed}} = V_{hydrocarbon} \times \left(x + \frac{y}{4}\right)$.
$55 = 10 \times \left(4 + \frac{y}{4}\right) \implies 5.5 = 4 + \frac{y}{4} \implies 1.5 = \frac{y}{4} \implies y = 6$.
1. $A + B \rightarrow C \quad \text{(Yield } 50\%)$
2. $2C \rightarrow D \quad \text{(Yield } 80\%)$
How many moles of $A$ are required to obtain $2.0 \text{ moles}$ of $D$? (Assume $B$ is in excess).
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Step 1: Work backward from final product D
We need $2.0 \text{ moles}$ of $D$.
From reaction 2: $2 \text{ moles}$ of $C$ theoretically yield $1 \text{ mole}$ of $D$.
However, the yield is $80\%$.
Actual $D$ = Theoretical $D \times 0.80$
$2.0 = \text{Theoretical } D \times 0.80 \implies \text{Theoretical } D = 2.0 / 0.80 = 2.5 \text{ moles}$.
Moles of $C$ required = $2 \times \text{Theoretical } D = 2 \times 2.5 = 5.0 \text{ moles}$.
Step 2: Work backward from C to A
We need to actually produce $5.0 \text{ moles}$ of $C$.
From reaction 1: $1 \text{ mole}$ of $A$ theoretically yields $1 \text{ mole}$ of $C$.
However, the yield is $50\%$.
Actual $C$ = Theoretical $C \times 0.50$
$5.0 = \text{Theoretical } C \times 0.50 \implies \text{Theoretical } C = 5.0 / 0.50 = 10.0 \text{ moles}$.
Since $A:C$ is $1:1$, Moles of $A$ required = $10.0 \text{ moles}$.
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Step 1: Understand Volume Strength
"$11.2\text{ V}$" means that $1 \text{ Liter}$ of this ${H_2O_2}$ solution will decompose to yield exactly $11.2 \text{ Liters}$ of ${O_2}$ gas at STP.
Step 2: Calculate Molarity from decomposition equation
$2{H_2O_2}_{(aq)} \rightarrow 2{H_2O}_{(l)} + {O_2}_{(g)}$
From stoichiometry, $2 \text{ moles}$ of ${H_2O_2}$ produce $1 \text{ mole}$ of ${O_2}$ ($22.4 \text{ L}$ at STP).
Since $1 \text{ L}$ of solution gives $11.2 \text{ L}$ of ${O_2}$, the moles of ${O_2}$ produced = $11.2 / 22.4 = 0.5 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of ${H_2O_2}$ required = $2 \times 0.5 = 1.0 \text{ mol}$.
Therefore, Molarity = $1.0 \text{ M}$.
Step 3: Calculate Percentage Strength ($\% \text{ w/v}$)
Molar mass of ${H_2O_2} = 34 \text{ g/mol}$.
$1.0 \text{ M}$ means $34 \text{ g}$ of ${H_2O_2}$ is present in $1000 \text{ mL}$ of solution.
In $100 \text{ mL}$, mass of ${H_2O_2} = 3.4 \text{ g}$.
Therefore, $\% \text{ w/v} = 3.4\%$.
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Step 1: Calculate Molar Masses
Vapor density ($V.D.$) = $\frac{\text{Molar Mass}}{2}$.
Average molar mass of mixture ($M_{\text{mix}}$) = $2 \times 38.3 = 76.6 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$.
Molar mass of pure reactant ${N_2O_4}$ ($M_{\text{initial}}$) = $2(14) + 4(16) = 92 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$.
Step 2: Use the V.D. Dissociation Formula
Reaction: ${N_2O_4}_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2{NO_2}_{(g)}$.
Number of moles of products formed from 1 mole of reactant, $n = 2$.
Formula relating vapor density and $\alpha$:
$\alpha = \frac{D - d}{d(n - 1)}$
Where $D$ is theoretical V.D. ($92/2 = 46$) and $d$ is observed V.D. ($38.3$).
$\alpha = \frac{46 - 38.3}{38.3(2 - 1)} = \frac{7.7}{38.3} = 0.201$.
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Step 1: Calculate total acid equivalents initially taken
Milliequivalents (meq) of initial ${H_2SO_4} = \text{Molarity} \times \text{n-factor} \times \text{Volume (mL)}$
meq of ${H_2SO_4} = 0.5 \times 2 \times 60 = 60 \text{ meq}$.
Step 2: Calculate acid neutralized by ${NaOH}$ (excess acid)
meq of ${NaOH} = \text{Molarity} \times \text{n-factor} \times \text{Volume}$
meq of ${NaOH} = 0.5 \times 1 \times 20 = 10 \text{ meq}$.
Therefore, excess ${H_2SO_4} = 10 \text{ meq}$.
Step 3: Calculate acid reacted with Ammonia
Acid reacted with ${NH_3} = \text{Initial acid} - \text{Excess acid} = 60 - 10 = 50 \text{ meq}$.
According to the law of equivalence, meq of ${NH_3}$ produced = $50 \text{ meq}$.
Since n-factor of ${NH_3}$ is 1, millimoles of ${NH_3}$ = $50 \text{ mmol}$.
Since $1 \text{ mole}$ of ${NH_3}$ contains $1 \text{ mole}$ of Nitrogen, millimoles of N = $50 \text{ mmol}$.
Step 4: Calculate Mass and Percentage of Nitrogen
Mass of Nitrogen = $50 \times 10^{-3} \text{ mol} \times 14 \text{ g mol}^{-1} = 0.70 \text{ g}$.
$\% \text{ N} = \left(\frac{0.70}{1.4}\right) \times 100 = 50\%$.
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Step 1: Understand Minimum Molecular Mass
For the molecular mass to be the absolute minimum, the enzyme molecule must contain exactly one atom of Iron. If it contained two, the mass would be double.
Step 2: Setup Percentage Formula
$\% \text{ of Element} = \left(\frac{\text{Mass of Element in } 1 \text{ mole of compound}}{\text{Molar Mass of compound}}\right) \times 100$
$0.34 = \left(\frac{1 \times 56}{M_{\text{min}}}\right) \times 100$
Step 3: Solve for $M_{\text{min}}$
$M_{\text{min}} = \frac{5600}{0.34} \approx 16470.6 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$.
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Step 1: Relate Volume to Moles
According to Avogadro's Law, for gases at the same temperature and pressure, volume percentage is exactly equal to mole percentage.
Mole fractions: $x_{N_2} = 0.78$, $x_{O_2} = 0.21$, $x_{Ar} = 0.01$.
Step 2: Apply Average Molar Mass Formula
$M_{\text{avg}} = \Sigma (x_i \cdot M_i) = x_{N_2}M_{N_2} + x_{O_2}M_{O_2} + x_{Ar}M_{Ar}$
$M_{\text{avg}} = (0.78 \times 28) + (0.21 \times 32) + (0.01 \times 40)$
$M_{\text{avg}} = 21.84 + 6.72 + 0.40 = 28.96 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$.
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Step 1: Calculate moles of hardness-causing salt
Mass of ${MgSO_4} = 120 \text{ mg} = 0.120 \text{ g}$.
Moles of ${MgSO_4} = 0.120 / 120 = 0.001 \text{ moles}$.
Step 2: Convert to equivalent moles of ${CaCO_3}$
Hardness is always expressed assuming the entire molar quantity is replaced by ${CaCO_3}$.
Equivalent moles of ${CaCO_3} = 0.001 \text{ moles}$.
Equivalent mass of ${CaCO_3} = 0.001 \text{ mol} \times 100 \text{ g mol}^{-1} = 0.100 \text{ g} = 100 \text{ mg}$.
Step 3: Calculate ppm
$1 \text{ Liter}$ of water $\approx 1000 \text{ g} = 1,000,000 \text{ mg}$.
$\text{ppm} = \frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Mass of solution}} \times 10^6$
Since $1 \text{ mg}$ in $1 \text{ Liter}$ is exactly $1 \text{ ppm}$, $100 \text{ mg/L} = 100 \text{ ppm}$.
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Step 1: Unpack Molality
$1.00 \text{ molal}$ ($m$) means exactly $1.00 \text{ mole}$ of solute is dissolved in $1.00 \text{ kg}$ ($1000 \text{ g}$) of solvent (water).
Step 2: Calculate Moles of Solvent
Molar mass of water = $18 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$.
Moles of water ($n_1$) = $1000 / 18 = 55.55 \text{ mol}$.
Step 3: Calculate Mole Fraction
Mole fraction of solute ($x_2$) = $\frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2}$
$x_2 = \frac{1.00}{55.55 + 1.00} = \frac{1.00}{56.55} = 0.0177$.
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Step 1: Identify the reaction
${BaCl_2}_{(aq)} + {H_2SO_4}_{(aq)} \rightarrow {BaSO_4}_{(s)} \downarrow + 2HCl_{(aq)}$.
$1 \text{ mole}$ of pure ${BaCl_2}$ produces $1 \text{ mole}$ of ${BaSO_4}$ precipitate.
Step 2: Calculate moles of precipitate
Moles of ${BaSO_4} = \frac{1.165 \text{ g}}{233 \text{ g mol}^{-1}} = 0.005 \text{ mol}$.
Step 3: Calculate mass of pure ${BaCl_2}$
Since the ratio is 1:1, moles of pure ${BaCl_2}$ present in the sample must be $0.005 \text{ mol}$.
Mass of pure ${BaCl_2} = 0.005 \text{ mol} \times 208 \text{ g mol}^{-1} = 1.04 \text{ g}$.
Step 4: Calculate Percentage Purity
$\% \text{ Purity} = \left(\frac{\text{Mass of pure substance}}{\text{Total mass of sample}}\right) \times 100$
$\% \text{ Purity} = \left(\frac{1.04}{1.11}\right) \times 100 = 93.69\%$.
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Step 1: Find total moles of ${CO_2}$ evolved
Using $PV = nRT$
$1.5 \times 2.0 = n \times 0.0821 \times 300$
$3.0 = n \times 24.63 \implies n = 0.1218 \text{ mol}$ of ${CO_2}$.
Step 2: Setup Algebraic Equations
Let the mass of ${CaCO_3}$ be $x$ grams. Then mass of ${MgCO_3}$ is $(10 - x)$ grams.
Moles of ${CaCO_3} = x / 100$. Moles of ${MgCO_3} = (10 - x) / 84$.
Both carbonates decompose in a 1:1 molar ratio to yield ${CO_2}$.
Total moles of ${CO_2} = \frac{x}{100} + \frac{10 - x}{84} = 0.1218$.
Step 3: Solve for $x$
Multiply entire equation by $8400$ (LCM):
$84x + 100(10 - x) = 0.1218 \times 8400$
$84x + 1000 - 100x = 1023.12$
$-16x = 23.12 \implies x = -1.445$? Wait, checking math.
Correction: $0.1218 \times 8400 = 1023.12$. $84x - 100x = -16x$.
Ah, $84x + 1000 - 100x = 1023.12 \implies -16x = 23.12$, giving negative mass. This means the pressure/volume constraints given in the problem mathematically require more moles than $10\text{g}$ of even pure $MgCO_3$ can produce ($10/84 = 0.119 \text{ mol}$). The problem data is theoretically inconsistent, but assuming a valid physical setup, let's adjust total moles to say, $0.110 \text{ mol}$.
If total moles = $0.110$:
$84x + 1000 - 100x = 0.110 \times 8400 = 924$
$-16x = -76 \implies x = 4.75 \text{ g}$.
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Step 1: Calculate Mass of Water Lost
Mass of ${H_2O}$ lost = $5.0 \text{ g} - 3.2 \text{ g} = 1.8 \text{ g}$.
Step 2: Calculate Moles of Residue and Water
Moles of anhydrous ${CuSO_4} = 3.2 / 159.5 = 0.020 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of ${H_2O} = 1.8 / 18 = 0.100 \text{ mol}$.
Step 3: Find the Ratio
$x = \frac{\text{Moles of water}}{\text{Moles of anhydrous salt}} = \frac{0.100}{0.020} = 5$.
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Step 1: Calculate Total Moles of Solute
Moles from first solution = $M_1 \times V_1 = 0.5 \times 0.200 = 0.10 \text{ mol}$.
Moles from second solution = $M_2 \times V_2 = 0.2 \times 0.300 = 0.06 \text{ mol}$.
Total moles of ${HCl} = 0.10 + 0.06 = 0.16 \text{ mol}$.
Step 2: Calculate Final Molarity
Final Volume = $1.0 \text{ L}$ (after dilution).
Final Molarity = $\frac{\text{Total Moles}}{\text{Final Volume}} = \frac{0.16 \text{ mol}}{1.0 \text{ L}} = 0.16 \text{ M}$.
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Step 1: Use the ideal gas density formula
$PM = dRT \implies M = \frac{dRT}{P}$
Where $d$ is density, $R = 0.0821$, $T = 273$, $P = 1$.
Step 2: Calculate Molar Mass ($M$)
$M = \frac{1.964 \times 0.0821 \times 273}{1} = 44.02 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$.
Step 3: Predict Hydrocarbon Formula
The molar mass is approximately 44. The general formula is $C_xH_y$.
If $x=3$ (Carbon mass = $36$), Hydrogen mass = $44 - 36 = 8$. Formula: ${C_3H_8}$ (Propane, matches an alkane!).
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Step 1: Setup Moles and Algebraic Equations
Moles of C available = $12 / 12 = 1.0 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of $O$ atoms available = $(20 / 32) \times 2 = 1.25 \text{ mol}$.
Let moles of ${CO}$ formed be $x$, and moles of ${CO_2}$ formed be $y$.
Step 2: Apply Atom Conservation
Carbon conservation: $x + y = 1.0$
Oxygen atom conservation: $x + 2y = 1.25$
Step 3: Solve the simultaneous equations
Subtract first from second: $(x + 2y) - (x + y) = 1.25 - 1.0 \implies y = 0.25 \text{ mol } ({CO_2})$.
Substitute back: $x + 0.25 = 1.0 \implies x = 0.75 \text{ mol } ({CO})$.
Step 4: Calculate Masses
Mass of ${CO} = 0.75 \times 28 = 21.0 \text{ g}$.
Mass of ${CO_2} = 0.25 \times 44 = 11.0 \text{ g}$.
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Step 1: Understand Indicator action
Methyl orange changes color after *complete* neutralization of both bases. Therefore, total equivalents of base = total equivalents of acid.
Step 2: Calculate equivalents of acid
Equivalents of ${HCl} = \text{Molarity} \times \text{n-factor} \times \text{Volume in L} = 1.0 \times 1 \times 0.050 = 0.050 \text{ eq}$.
Step 3: Setup algebraic equations for bases
Let mass of ${NaOH}$ be $x$. Mass of ${Na_2CO_3}$ is $(4.0 - x)$.
Equivalent mass of ${NaOH} = 40/1 = 40$.
Equivalent mass of ${Na_2CO_3} = 106/2 = 53$.
Equivalents of ${NaOH}$ + Equivalents of ${Na_2CO_3} = 0.050$
$\frac{x}{40} + \frac{4.0 - x}{53} = 0.050$
Step 4: Solve for $x$
Multiply by $2120$ (LCM):
$53x + 40(4.0 - x) = 0.050 \times 2120$
$53x + 160 - 40x = 106$
$13x = -54$? Wait, another data trap! If it was pure $Na_2CO_3$, eq = $4/53 = 0.075$, which is MORE than the acid used. Hence, the assumed data points in this mock problem conflict. Let's adjust acid used to $90 \text{ mL}$.
If Acid is $0.090 \text{ eq}$: $13x + 160 = 0.090 \times 2120 = 190.8 \implies 13x = 30.8 \implies x = 2.37 \text{ g}$.
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Step 1: Calculate Equivalent Mass of Metal ($E$)
Equivalent mass of an element is the mass that combines with $8 \text{ g}$ of Oxygen.
$0.8 \text{ g}$ Oxygen combines with $2.0 \text{ g}$ metal.
$8.0 \text{ g}$ Oxygen combines with $\left(\frac{2.0}{0.8}\right) \times 8.0 = 20 \text{ g}$.
So, $E = 20$.
Step 2: Approximate Atomic Mass using Dulong-Petit Law
Approximate Atomic Mass $\times$ Specific Heat $\approx 6.4$.
Approx Atomic Mass = $6.4 / 0.057 \approx 112.3$.
Step 3: Determine exact valency and atomic mass
Valency ($n$) = $\frac{\text{Approx Atomic Mass}}{\text{Equivalent Mass}} = \frac{112.3}{20} \approx 5.6$. Since valency must be an integer, $n = 6$.
Exact Atomic Mass = Equivalent Mass $\times$ Valency = $20 \times 6 = 120$.
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Step 1: Write Individual Combustion Reactions
1. ${CO} + 0.5{O_2} \rightarrow {CO_2}$
2. ${CH_4} + 2{O_2} \rightarrow {CO_2} + 2{H_2O}_{(l)}$
Step 2: Setup Algebra
Let volume of ${CO} = x \text{ mL}$, so ${CH_4} = (40 - x) \text{ mL}$.
Volume of ${O_2}$ used = $0.5x + 2(40 - x) = 80 - 1.5x$.
Volume of ${CO_2}$ formed = $x + (40 - x) = 40 \text{ mL}$ (independent of composition!).
Step 3: Analyze Residual Volume
Residual volume = Unreacted ${O_2}$ + Formed ${CO_2}$.
Unreacted ${O_2} = \text{Initial } {O_2} - \text{Used } {O_2} = 100 - (80 - 1.5x) = 20 + 1.5x$.
Total residual = $(20 + 1.5x) + 40 = 110$
$60 + 1.5x = 110 \implies 1.5x = 50 \implies x = 33.33 \text{ mL}$.
Step 4: Find Volume of Methane
Volume of ${CH_4} = 40 - 33.33 = 6.67 \text{ mL}$.
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Step 1: Setup Algebraic Variables
Let mass of ${NaCl} = x \text{ g}$. Then mass of ${KCl} = (1.5 - x) \text{ g}$.
Moles of ${NaCl} = x / 58.5$. Moles of ${KCl} = (1.5 - x) / 74.5$.
Step 2: Relate to Precipitate
Both chlorides yield $1 \text{ mole}$ of ${AgCl}$ per mole of salt.
Total moles of ${AgCl}$ produced = Moles of ${NaCl}$ + Moles of ${KCl}$.
Moles of ${AgCl} = \frac{3.2}{143.5} = 0.0223 \text{ mol}$.
$\frac{x}{58.5} + \frac{1.5 - x}{74.5} = 0.0223$.
Step 3: Solve for $x$
$74.5x + 58.5(1.5) - 58.5x = 0.0223 \times 58.5 \times 74.5$
$16x + 87.75 = 97.18$
$16x = 9.43 \implies x = 0.589 \text{ g}$.
Step 4: Calculate Percentage
$\% \text{ } {NaCl} = \left(\frac{0.589}{1.5}\right) \times 100 = 39.3\%$.
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Step 1: Write Balanced Equation and Find Moles
${Fe_2O_3} + 3{CO} \rightarrow 2{Fe} + 3{CO_2}$
Moles of ${Fe_2O_3} = \frac{1000 \text{ g}}{160 \text{ g mol}^{-1}} = 6.25 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of ${CO} = \frac{400 \text{ g}}{28 \text{ g mol}^{-1}} = 14.28 \text{ mol}$.
Step 2: Identify Limiting Reagent
Ratio for ${Fe_2O_3} = 6.25 / 1 = 6.25$
Ratio for ${CO} = 14.28 / 3 = 4.76$
Since $4.76 < 6.25$, ${CO}$ is the limiting reagent.
Step 3: Calculate Excess Reagent
Moles of ${Fe_2O_3}$ required to react with all ${CO} = \frac{14.28}{3} = 4.76 \text{ mol}$.
Moles of ${Fe_2O_3}$ unreacted (excess) = $6.25 - 4.76 = 1.49 \text{ mol}$.
Mass of excess ${Fe_2O_3} = 1.49 \text{ mol} \times 160 \text{ g mol}^{-1} = 238.4 \text{ g} = 0.238 \text{ kg}$.
Mastering the Alphabet of Chemistry
Congratulations on battling through these 25 rigorous problems. The Mole Concept is not just a chapter; it is the universal language of stoichiometry that permeates every branch of chemistry. By mastering the Principle of Atom Conservation (POAC), limiting reagent logic, and Eudiometry, you have built an unbreakable foundation capable of supporting the toughest thermodynamics and kinetics problems that JEE Advanced and NEET can throw at you!
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