Questions: Suppose the following chemical reaction can take place in this mixture: 2 S(s) + 3 O2(g) → 2 SO3(g) Of which reactant are there the most initial moles? Enter its chemical formula: Of which reactant are there the least initial moles? Enter its chemical formula: Which reactant is the limiting reactant? Enter its chemical formula:

Suppose the following chemical reaction can take place in this mixture:
2 S(s) + 3 O2(g) → 2 SO3(g)

Of which reactant are there the most initial moles? Enter its chemical formula:
Of which reactant are there the least initial moles? Enter its chemical formula:
Which reactant is the limiting reactant? Enter its chemical formula:

Transcript text: Suppose the following chemical reaction can take place in this mixture: \[ 2 \mathrm{~S}(\mathrm{~s})+3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) \] \begin{tabular}{|l|l|} \hline Of which reactant are there the most initial moles? Enter its chemical formula: & $\square$ \\ \hline Of which reactant are there the least initial moles? Enter its chemical formula: & $\square$ \\ \hline Which reactant is the limiting reactant? Enter its chemical formula: & $\square$ \\ \hline \end{tabular}

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding the Reaction

The chemical reaction given is: \[ 2 \mathrm{~S}(\mathrm{~s}) + 3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) \]

This reaction involves solid sulfur ($\mathrm{S}$) and gaseous oxygen ($\mathrm{O}_2$) as reactants to produce sulfur trioxide ($\mathrm{SO}_3$).

Step 2: Determining Initial Moles

To determine which reactant has the most or least initial moles, we need information about the initial quantities of $\mathrm{S}$ and $\mathrm{O}_2$. Since this information is not provided, we cannot directly calculate the initial moles of each reactant.

Step 3: Identifying the Limiting Reactant

The limiting reactant is the one that will be completely consumed first, limiting the amount of product formed. Without specific initial quantities, we cannot determine the limiting reactant.

Final Answer

Since the problem does not provide specific initial quantities of the reactants, we cannot determine which reactant has the most or least initial moles, nor can we identify the limiting reactant. Therefore, the answers to the questions are indeterminate with the given information.

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