What mass of phosphorus oxide (v) is formed during the combustion of 62 g of phosphorus?

1. We make a chemical equation, not forgetting to put down the coefficients:

4P + 5O2 = 2P2O5.

2. Let’s find the amount of phosphorus substance:

n (P) = m / M = 62/31 = 2 mol.

3. From the equation you can see:

n (P) / n (P2O5) = 2/1; Therefore: n (P2O5) = 1 mol.

4. Find the mass of phosphorus oxide (V):

m (P2O5) = Mr * 1 = 142 * 1 = 142g.

Answer: m (P2O5) = 142g.



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