You perform the hypothetical reaction of an element, X 2 (g), with another element, Y(g), to produce

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You perform the hypothetical reaction of an element, X2(g), with another element, Y(g), to produce XY(g).

a. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

b. If X2 and Y were mixed in the quantities shown in the container on the left below and allowed to react, which of the three options is the correct representation of the contents of the container after the reaction has occurred?

Before reaction: After reaction: or or Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Atom X %3D = Atom Y


c. Using the information presented in Part b, identify the limiting reactant.

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General Chemistry

ISBN: 9781305580343

11th Edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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