A 6.17 g sample of solid KClO3 is decomposed by heating.
2 KClO3(s) → 2 KCl(s) + 3 O2(g)
(a) What is the extent of reaction, ξ, when the total mass of solids remaining (KClO3 plus KCl) is 5.52 g?
(b) What is maximum possible value for ξ in this case?
Molar masses, in g mol-1:
K, 39.10
Cl, 35.45
O, 16.00
Enter your answers in moles. Do not include units in your answers.
The extent of reaction is: mol
The maximum extent of reaction is: mol