Example A:
Julio was given the task to produce 59 grams of iron(III) oxide, . They had one tank of oxygen gas, and 54 grams of solid iron, . They knew that if he heated the iron in the presence of the oxygen gas, they could produce the iron(III) oxide. Since they had such little amount of iron, they decided to use as little of the iron as they could to produce the 59 grams of iron(III) oxide. Julio measured out 41 grams of iron and heated it with excess oxygen. Assume Julio's reaction went 100%. Julio was very happy that their reaction produced the 59 grams.
Example B:
Gretchen was given the task to produce 19 grams of aluminum fluoride, . They had a tank of fluorine gas, , and 7 grams of solid aluminum, . They knew that if they heated the aluminum in the presence of excess fluorine gas, they could produce the aluminum fluoride. Since Gretchen had such little amount of aluminum, they decided to use as little of aluminum as they could to produce the 19 grams of aluminum fluoride. Gretchen measured out 5 grams of aluminum and heated it with excess fluorine gas. Assume Gretchen's reaction went 100%. Gretchen was very happy their reaction produced the 19 grams.
Question #1: Which scientist did the experiment incorrectly? (1 pt)
Question #2: Explain what the scientist did incorrectly. Be sure to include the balanced equation for each scientist. Show the stoichiometry and explain in complete sentences why one experiment is wrong and the other is not. (4 pts)
Question #3: Explain specifically what the scientist should do to make the experiment correct (use numbers to support your answer). Also, include the stoichiometry to show how the scientist can make the experiment correct. (3 pts)