Question

A 13.00 g sample of citric acid reacts with an excess of baking soda What is the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide

Answer 1

Answer:

8.934 g

Step-by-step explanation:

We know we will need a balanced equation with masses and molar masses, so let’s gather all the information in one place.  

M_r:        192.12                                                                   44.01

            H₃C₆H₅O₇ + 3NaHCO₃ ⟶ Na₃C₆H₅O₇ + 3H₂O + 3CO₂

m/g:        13.00

For ease of writing, let's write H₃C₆H₅O₇ as H₃Cit.

(a) Calculate the moles of H₃Cit

n = 13.00 g  × (1 mol H₃Cit /192.12 g H₃Cit)

n = 0.067 67 mol H₃Cit

(b) Calculate the moles of CO₂

The molar ratio is (3 mol CO₂/1 mol H₃Cit)

n = 0.067 67 mol H₃Cit × (3 mol CO₂/1 mol H₃Cit)

n = 0.2030 mol CO₂

(c) Calculate the mass of CO₂

m = 0.2030 mol CO₂ × (44.01 g CO₂/1 mol CO₂)

m = 8.934 g CO₂