Using Moles to Balance Equations (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Using Moles to Balance Equations
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1st step: balancing equations using moles

Convert mass of each substance to moles

2nd step: balancing equations using moles

Find the simplest ratio of moles

3rd step: balancing equations using moles

Use the mole ratio to balance the equation

MrMr of N2N_2

28

MrMr of H2H_2

2

MrMr of NH3NH_3

17

Moles of N2N_2 from 5.6 g (Mr = 28)

0.2 moles

Moles of H2H_2 from 1.2 g (Mr = 2)

0.6 moles

Moles of NH3NH_3 from 6.8 g (Mr = 17)

0.4 moles

How to simplify mole ratios

Divide all mole amounts by the smallest one

Balanced eqn: N2+H2→NH3N_2 + H_2 \to NH_3

N2+3H2→2NH3N_2 + 3H_2 \to 2NH_3

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