Write a conversion factor that could be used to convert between moles of chlorine and moles of potassium chloride.

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Amiya Hensley

25 February, 19:18

Write a conversion factor that could be used to convert between moles of chlorine and moles of potassium chloride.

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Averie Bowen · Answer 1

First, we write the equation of formation of potassium chloride from chlorine:

2K + Cl₂ → 2KCl

Each mole of Cl₂ produces two moles of KCl

Therefore, the conversion factor is:

Moles of chlorine = 2 x moles of potassium chloride