Consider the following balanced chemical equation:
A 1 5B h 3C 1 4D
a. Equal masses of A and B are reacted. Complete each of
the following with either 鈥淎 is the limiting reactant
because ________鈥; 鈥淏 is the limiting reactant because
________鈥; or 鈥渨e cannot determine the limiting reactant
because ________.鈥
i. If the molar mass of A is greater than the molar mass
of B, then
ii. If the molar mass of B is greater than the molar mass
of A, then
b. The products of the reaction are carbon dioxide (C) and
water (D). Compound A has a similar molar mass to carbon dioxide. Compound B
is a diatomic molecule. Identify compound B, and support your answer.
c. Compound A is a hydrocarbon that is 81.71% carbon by
mass. Determine its empirical and molecular formulas