1.0 g of magnesium is burnt with 0.56 g O2 in a closed vessel. Which reactant is left in excess and how much ? (At. wt. Mg = 24, O = 16)
- Mg, 0.16 g
- O2, 0.16 g
- Mg, 0.44 g
- O2, 0.28 g
Answer
(1) Mg, 0.16 g
Solution
2Mg + O2 2MgO
48 g Mg reacts with 32 g O2.
Mg required for 0.56 g O2 = 4832 0.56 = 0.84 g
1.0 g Mg is present (more than 0.84 g), O2 is the limiting reagent and Mg is in excess.
Mg left = 1.0 - 0.84 = 0.16 g
Answer: (1)