Question

How many grams of lithium are needed to produce 45.0 grams of lithium nitride, according to the following process?

6 Li(s) + N2(g) → 2 Li2N(s)

Answer 1

Answer:
33.41 g of Li

Solution:

The Balanced Chemical equation is ,

6 Li(s) + N₂ (g) → 2 Li₂N (s)

According to equation,

55.76 g (2 mole) Li₂N is produced from = 41.4 g (6 mole) Li
So,
45 g of Li₂N will be produced from = X g of Li

Solving for X,
X = (45 g × 41.4 g) ÷ 55.76 g

X = 33.41 g of Li