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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Stoichiometry of Reaction with Remaining Hydrogen

Hard General Chemistry Stoichiometry And Chemical Reactions

In a closed system, 2 moles of hydrogen gas react with 1 mole of oxygen gas to form water according to the following balanced chemical equation:

2 H2 + O2 → 2 H2O

During the reaction, the system is maintained at constant temperature and pressure. After the completion of the reaction, the volume of hydrogen gas left unreacted is measured to be 0.5 liters at STP (Standard Temperature and Pressure). Calculate the total number of moles of hydrogen gas initially present in the closed system.

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