Introduction to Stoichiometry
This page introduces the fundamental concepts of stoichiometry and its applications in chemical calculations. It covers the interpretation of chemical equations on different levels: atomic, molecular, molar, and mass-based.
Definition: Stoichiometry involves quantitative calculations based on chemical equations, utilizing the law of conservation of mass.
The page illustrates these concepts using examples such as the reaction between carbon and oxygen to form carbon dioxide, and the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.
Example: In the reaction C + O₂ → CO₂, 1 atom of carbon reacts with 1 molecule of oxygen to produce 1 molecule of carbon dioxide.
Highlight: The page emphasizes the importance of understanding different interpretations of chemical equations, including molecular, molar, and mass-based interpretations.
For gases under normal conditions, the page also introduces volumetric interpretation, demonstrating how to calculate volumes of gases involved in reactions.
Vocabulary: Molar volume - the volume occupied by one mole of a gas under standard conditions (22.4 dm³ at STP).