Potassium Chloride Is Used as a Substitute for Sodium Chloride

question 132

Multiple Choice

Potassium chloride is used as a substitute for sodium chloride for individuals with high blood pressure. Identify the limiting reactant and determine the mass of the excess reactant remaining when 7.00 g of chlorine gas reacts with 5.00 g of potassium to form potassium chloride.

• A) Chlorine is the limiting reactant; 1.14 g of potassium remain.
• B) Potassium is the limiting reactant; 2.00 g of chlorine remain.
• C) Potassium is the limiting reactant; 2.47 g of chlorine remain.
• D) Chlorine is the limiting reactant; 3.07 g of potassium remain.
• E) Potassium is the limiting reactant; 4.50 g of chlorine remain.

---

Definitions:

Recordkeeping

The practice of maintaining and preserving records or documents detailing an organization's or individual's activities and transactions.

Bronze Metallurgy

The practice and knowledge involved in producing bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, used in tools, weapons, and sculptures in ancient times.

Warfare

The engagement in or activities associated with armed conflict between countries or groups.

Farming

The practice of cultivating plants and livestock to produce food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products to sustain and enhance life.