[pinkster101]

OK, this is the question:

Q:Using the reaction equation, determine the theoretical number of moles of hydrogen that could have been produced in your   experiment, knowing the amount of magnesium that was actually used.

The reaction equation is: Mg(s) +2HCl ---> MgCl₂ + H₂(g)

I weighed 0.0343 g of magnesium, and calculated this as being 0.00141 moles of magnesium.

Now, does this mean that theoretical number of moles of hydrogen is 0.00141, seeing as the mole ration is 1:1?

Thanks for the help.

[lemonoman]

In a word, yes.

[pinkster101]

Ok thank you! I just wanted to make sure of that before I went on with the rest of my calculations