1. Write the Balanced Chemical Equation:
The reaction between titanium (Ti) and bromine (Br₂) produces titanium(IV) bromide (TiBr₄):
Ti + 2 Br₂ → TiBr₄
2. Calculate the Molar Masses:
* Ti: 47.87 g/mol
* Br₂: 159.80 g/mol
3. Calculate the Moles of Titanium:
moles of Ti = mass of Ti / molar mass of Ti
moles of Ti = 22.1 g / 47.87 g/mol
moles of Ti = 0.462 mol
4. Use the Mole Ratio from the Balanced Equation:
The balanced equation shows that 1 mole of Ti reacts with 2 moles of Br₂.
5. Calculate the Moles of Bromine:
moles of Br₂ = 0.462 mol Ti * (2 mol Br₂ / 1 mol Ti)
moles of Br₂ = 0.924 mol
6. Calculate the Mass of Bromine:
mass of Br₂ = moles of Br₂ * molar mass of Br₂
mass of Br₂ = 0.924 mol * 159.80 g/mol
mass of Br₂ = 147.7 g
Answer: You would need 147.7 grams of bromine to completely react with 22.1 grams of titanium.