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Chapter 2: Problem 32

A reaction of 1 liter of chlorine gas \(\left(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right)\) with 3 liters of fluorine gas \(\left(\mathrm{F}_{2}\right)\) yields 2 liters of a gaseous product. All gas volumes are at the same temperature and pressure. What is the formula of the gaseous product?

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The formula of the gaseous product is \(ClF_3\).

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01

Moles and Volume Relationship

At the same temperature and pressure, the volume of the gases is directly proportional to the number of moles. Therefore, we can find the mole ratios of the reactants and product directly from the given volumes. Using the given volumes: Number of moles of Cl2 = 1 liter Number of moles of F2 = 3 liters
02

Write a Balanced Equation

Let's denote the gaseous product as ClxFy. From the reactants and product ratios, we can write the following equation: \(Cl_2 + F_2 \rightarrow Cl_x F_y\) The total volume of the reactants is 1 + 3 = 4 liters, while the total volume of the product is 2 liters. It means that two moles of reactants give one mole of product. Therefore, we can balance the equation as: \(1/2 Cl_2 + 3/2 F_2 \rightarrow Cl_x F_y\)
03

Determine the Formula of the Gaseous Product

From the balanced equation, we can see that: 1/2 mole of Cl2 provides x moles of Cl (to form the product). 3/2 moles of F2 provides y moles of F (to form the product). To find x and y, we'll use the proportion of Cl and F in the product: \(x/1/2 = y/3/2\) Solving this equation, we get: \(x = 1\) \(y = 3\) So, the formula of the gaseous product is \(ClF_3\).

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