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 <em>moles of H₃Cit
</em>
n = 13.00 g × (1 mol H₃Cit /192.12 g H₃Cit)
n = 0.067 67 mol H₃Cit
(b) Calculate the <em>moles of CO₂
</em>
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 <em>mass of CO₂
</em>
m = 0.2030 mol CO₂ × (44.01 g CO₂/1 mol CO₂)
m = 8.934 g CO₂
