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| Question: | 20 g Fluorine (F) + 40g Uranium (U) |
| Solution: | UF₄ (Uranium Tetrafluoride) |
| Chemical Equation: | U(s) + 2F₂(g) → UF₄(s) |
| Explanation: | This reaction involves the direct combination of uranium metal with fluorine gas. 🧪 Fluorine, being highly reactive and electronegative, readily oxidizes uranium. 💥 The stoichiometry is determined by the oxidation state of uranium (+4) which is common in its compounds. Experimentally, this could be achieved by carefully reacting finely divided uranium metal with a controlled flow of fluorine gas in a specialized apparatus under an inert atmosphere (like argon) to prevent unwanted side reactions. Careful monitoring of temperature and pressure is crucial 🌡️ because the reaction is highly exothermic and may require additional safety protocols. The resulting UF₄ is a solid compound. Weighing the reactants and product would allow for the determination of the yield and confirmation of the balanced chemical equation. ⚖️ |
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