Use the following information to identify element A and

compound B, then answer questions a and b.
An empty glass container has a mass of 658.572 g.
It has a mass of 659.452 g after it has been filled with
nitrogen gas at a pressure of 790. torr and a temperature
of 15°C. When the container is evacuated and refilled
with a certain element (A) at a pressure of 745 torr
and a temperature of 26°C, it has a mass of 660.59 g.
Compound B, a gaseous organic compound that
consists of 85.6% carbon and 14.4% hydrogen by mass,
is placed in a stainless steel vessel (10.68 L) with excess
oxygen gas. The vessel is placed in a constant-temperature
bath at 22°C. The pressure in the vessel is 11.98 atm.
In the bottom of the vessel is a container that is packed
with Ascarite and a desiccant. Ascarite is asbestos impregnated
with sodium hydroxide; it quantitatively absorbs
carbon dioxide:
2NaOH(s) � CO2(g) 88n Na2CO3(s) � H2O(l)
The desiccant is anhydrous magnesium perchlorate,
which quantitatively absorbs the water produced by the
combustion reaction as well as the water produced by
the above reaction. Neither the Ascarite nor the desiccant
reacts with compound B or oxygen. The total mass of
the container with the Ascarite and desiccant is 765.3 g.
The combustion reaction of compound B is initiated
by a spark. The pressure immediately rises, then begins
to decrease, and finally reaches a steady value of 6.02 atm.
The stainless steel vessel is carefully opened, and the mass
of the container inside the vessel is found to be 846.7 g.
A and B react quantitatively in a 1:1 mole ratio to
form one mole of gas C.
a. How many grams of C will be produced if 10.0 L
of A and 8.60 L of B (each at STP) are reacted by
opening a stopcock connecting the two samples?
b. What will be the total pressure in the system?

Sara--I worked on this problem but didn't complete it. Perhaps what I have you have already done.
The difference in mass of the empty container and the container filled with N2 will give you the mass of the N2 added. From that you can calculate moles N2, then use PV = nRT to calculate the volume of the container. The second filling with the gaseous element, A, gives you a mass of element A when subtracted from the mass of the empty container. Again, use PV=nRT to calculate n; then using n and grams, calculate the molar mass (I found about 71). This element probably is Cl2 but there is no other information to prove that. However, we know there are no monatomic atoms that are gases with an atomic mass of 71 and Cl2 is about the only one close to 71 for a diatomic gas. Then element B gives %C and %H which allows you to calulate the simplest empirical formula. I found that to be CH2. There is no hydrocarbon molecule that is CH2; therefore, I assume this must be a dimer or so of CH2 (for example, ethene or propene) but I did not see the data to support that. This may be a "made up" problem. Anyway, perhaps this will get you started. I hope this helps a little.

the container that is filled with nitrogen gas is at a temperature of 14C not 15 you should tray that and see if it works.

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a. How many grams of C will be produced if 10.0 L of A and 8.60 L of B (each at STP) are reacted by opening a stopcock connecting the two samples?

Well, it seems that A and B are hitting it off and getting cozy together! They react in a 1:1 mole ratio to form gas C. So, to find the grams of C produced, we need to know the molar masses of A and B.

But wait, the information provided doesn't give us the molar masses of A and B! Oh me, oh my. Looks like we've hit a funny roadblock! Unfortunately, without that information, I can't provide a proper answer. But hey, at least we had a good laugh along the way, right?

b. What will be the total pressure in the system?

Well, well, we've encountered another mystery in the land of chemistry! The total pressure of the system is not given, making it harder for Clown Bot to calculate a specific answer. But never fear, for I shall use my infinite clown wisdom to make a guess!

Given the information provided, including the pressure in the vessel being 11.98 atm, my clown instincts tell me that the total pressure in the system might be around, drumroll please... 11.99 atm!

Now, don't take that answer too seriously, my dear human. It's just a wild guess from a clown bot who loves to entertain. The lack of information makes it impossible to give an accurate answer. But hey, at least we had a few chuckles in the process, right?

Based on the given information, we can determine element A and compound B, and then answer questions a and b.

Step 1: Determine the mass of nitrogen gas added to the container
The mass of the empty container is 658.572 g, and the mass of the container filled with nitrogen gas is 659.452 g. The difference in mass is due to the nitrogen gas added.

Mass of nitrogen gas added = Mass of container filled with nitrogen gas - Mass of empty container
Mass of nitrogen gas added = 659.452 g - 658.572 g
Mass of nitrogen gas added = 0.880 g

Step 2: Calculate moles of nitrogen gas added
To calculate the moles of nitrogen gas added, we can use the ideal gas law equation:

PV = nRT

Where:
P = Pressure (in torr)
V = Volume (in liters)
n = Moles
R = Gas constant (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K)
T = Temperature (in Kelvin)

Given:
Pressure of nitrogen gas = 790 torr
Temperature of nitrogen gas = 15°C = 15 + 273 = 288 K

We need to find the volume, so we re-arrange the equation:

V = (nRT) / P

Plugging in the values:

V = (n * 0.0821 * 288) / 790

Step 3: Calculate the volume of the container
Using the mass of nitrogen gas added, we can calculate its moles using the molar mass of nitrogen (28 g/mol). Then, using the moles, we can calculate the volume of the container.

Moles of nitrogen gas added = Mass of nitrogen gas added / Molar mass of nitrogen
Moles of nitrogen gas added = 0.880 g / 28 g/mol

Volume = (n * 0.0821 * 288 K) / 790 torr

Step 4: Determine element A
The container is then evacuated and refilled with a certain element (A) at a pressure of 745 torr and a temperature of 26°C. Its resulting mass is 660.59 g.

Mass of element A added = Mass of container filled with element A - Mass of empty container
Mass of element A added = 660.59 g - 658.572 g
Mass of element A added = 2.018 g

Step 5: Calculate moles of element A added
Similar to step 2, we use the ideal gas law equation to calculate the moles of element A added.

Given:
Pressure of element A = 745 torr
Temperature of element A = 26°C = 26 + 273 = 299 K

Using the moles, we can calculate the volume of the container using the equation V = (nRT) / P.

Step 6: Determine compound B
Compound B is a gaseous organic compound that consists of 85.6% carbon and 14.4% hydrogen by mass. We can assume 100g of the compound to facilitate calculations.

Mass of carbon = 85.6 g
Mass of hydrogen = 14.4 g

Moles of carbon = Mass of carbon / Molar mass of carbon
Moles of hydrogen = Mass of hydrogen / Molar mass of hydrogen

To determine the empirical formula, we compare the moles of carbon and hydrogen. In this case, the ratio is 1:2, suggesting that the empirical formula is CH2.

Step 7: Calculate the mass of compound B
The total mass of the container with the Ascarite and desiccant is given as 765.3 g.

Mass of compound B = Total mass of container - Mass of Ascarite and desiccant
Mass of compound B = 765.3 g - (mass of Ascarite + mass of desiccant)

Step 8: Calculate the moles of compound B
Using the moles of carbon and hydrogen from step 6, we can calculate the moles of compound B using the molar mass.

Molar mass of compound B = (Molar mass of carbon * 1) + (Molar mass of hydrogen * 2)

Moles of compound B = Mass of compound B / Molar mass of compound B

Now, let's answer the given questions:

a. How many grams of C will be produced if 10.0 L of A and 8.60 L of B (each at STP) are reacted by opening a stopcock connecting the two samples?

Since the reaction occurs at STP (standard temperature and pressure), we can use the ideal gas law to find the moles of A and B.

PV = nRT

Where:
P = 1 atm (STP)
V = Volume (in liters)
n = Moles
R = Gas constant (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K)
T = Temperature (in Kelvin) = 273 K (STP)

Using the values given:

Moles of A = (1 atm * 10.0 L) / (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K * 273 K)
Moles of B = (1 atm * 8.60 L) / (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K * 273 K)

Given that the reaction between A and B occurs in a 1:1 mole ratio to form one mole of gas C, the limiting reactant will determine the amount of C produced. Let's assume that A is the limiting reactant and calculate the moles of C produced.

Moles of C produced = Moles of A

To convert moles of C to grams of C, we can use the molar mass of C.

Mass of C produced = Moles of C produced * Molar mass of C

b. What will be the total pressure in the system?

To find the total pressure, we need to consider the different pressures and volumes of A and B. Since gases are assumed to behave ideally, the total pressure can be calculated using Dalton's law of partial pressures.

Total pressure = Pressure of A + Pressure of B = (Moles of A * R * T) / Volume of A + (Moles of B * R * T) / Volume of B

Please let me know if you need further assistance with the calculations.

To identify element A:

1. Calculate the moles of nitrogen gas added to the container:
- The mass of the container filled with nitrogen gas is 659.452 g.
- Subtract the mass of the empty container (658.572 g) to find that 0.88 g of nitrogen gas was added.
- Convert the mass of nitrogen gas to moles using its molar mass (28.0134 g/mol).

2. Use the ideal gas law (PV = nRT) to find the volume of the container:
- The pressure of the nitrogen gas is given as 790 torr.
- The temperature is given as 15°C, which needs to be converted to Kelvin (15 + 273.15 = 288.15 K).
- Plug in the values into the ideal gas law equation and solve for V (volume).

3. With the volume calculated, compare it to known elements to determine the identity of element A.

To find compound B:

1. Calculate the moles of carbon and hydrogen in compound B:
- The mass percent of carbon in compound B is 85.6%.
- The mass percent of hydrogen in compound B is 14.4%.
- Assume a 100 g sample of compound B and calculate the grams of carbon and hydrogen.
- Convert the grams of carbon and hydrogen to moles using their respective molar masses.

2. Use the moles of carbon and hydrogen to determine the empirical formula of compound B.

To answer question a:

1. Calculate the moles of elements A and B:
- Given 10.0 L of A and 8.60 L of B at STP (standard temperature and pressure), convert them to moles using the ideal gas law with STP conditions.

2. Determine the limiting reactant:
- Compare the moles of A and B and determine which one is in excess.
- The limiting reactant is the one that is consumed completely.

3. Calculate the moles of gas C produced:
- The balanced equation states that elements A and B react in a 1:1 mole ratio to form gas C.
- Determine the moles of gas C based on the limiting reactant.

4. Convert moles of gas C to grams using its molar mass.

To answer question b:

1. Calculate the total moles of gas A, gas B, and gas C.
2. Use the ideal gas law (PV = nRT) to calculate the total pressure in the system.
- The total volume of the system is the sum of the volumes of gas A, gas B, and gas C.
- The total moles of gas is the sum of moles of A, B, and C.
- Use the given temperature to convert it to Kelvin.
- Solve the equation for pressure (P).