Lithium and nitrogen react to produce lithium nitride: 6Li(s) + N₂(g) → 2Li₃N(s)
How many moles of lithium nitride are produced when 0.450 mol of lithium react in this fashion?

Question

Lithium and nitrogen react to produce lithium nitride: 6Li(s)+ N₂(g)→ 2Li₃N(s) How many moles of lithium nitride are produced when 0.450 mol of lithium react in this fashion?

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The balanced equation shows that 6 moles of lithium produce 2 moles of lithium nitride. Therefore, 0.450 moles of lithium will produce (0.450 mol Li) * (2 mol Li3N / 6 mol Li) = 0.150 mol of lithium nitride.

Lithium and Nitrogen React to Produce Lithium Nitride: 6Li(s)+ N2(g)→

Lithium and Nitrogen React to Produce Lithium Nitride: 6Li(s)+ N₂(g)→