Asked by emily
3CaCO3+2FePO4-->Ca3(PO4)2+Fe2(CO3)3
We start with 100g. of calcium carbonate and 45g. iron (III) phosphate. What is the maximum amount of Ca3(PO4)2 and Fe2(CO3)3 ??
We start with 100g. of calcium carbonate and 45g. iron (III) phosphate. What is the maximum amount of Ca3(PO4)2 and Fe2(CO3)3 ??
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Answered by
DrBob222
This is a limiting reagent problem. I know that because amounts are given for BOTH reactants. Here is a site that gives a worked example of a limiting reagent problem. Post back here is you have any questions.
http://www.jiskha.com/science/chemistry/limiting_reagent_problem.html
http://www.jiskha.com/science/chemistry/limiting_reagent_problem.html