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Two samples of carbon tetrachloride are decomposed into their constituent elements. One
Chapter 5, Problem 26P(choose chapter or problem)
Two samples of carbon tetrachloride are decomposed into their constituent elements. One sample produces 32.4 g of carbon and 373 g of chlorine, and the other sample produces 12.3 g of carbon and 112 g of chlorine. Are these results consistent with the law of constant composition? Explain your answer.
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QUESTION:
Two samples of carbon tetrachloride are decomposed into their constituent elements. One sample produces 32.4 g of carbon and 373 g of chlorine, and the other sample produces 12.3 g of carbon and 112 g of chlorine. Are these results consistent with the law of constant composition? Explain your answer.
ANSWER:Solution 26P
Moles of C in the first sample = 32.4 / 12 = 2.7
moles of Cl = 373/35.5 = 10.51
ratio C : Cl = 2.7 : 10.51