Answer:
209.98 g of NaOH
Explanation:
We are given;
- Volume of HCl as 3 L
- Molarity of HCl as 1.75 M
We are required to calculate the mass of NaOH required to completely neutralize the acid given.
First, we write a balanced equation for the reaction between NaOH and HCl
That is;
NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O
Second, we determine the number of moles of HCl
Number of moles = Molarity × Volume
= 1.75 M × 3 L
= 5.25 moles
Third, we use the mole ratio to determine the moles of NaOH
From the reaction,
1 mole of NaOH reacts with 1 mole of HCl
Therefore;
Moles of NaOH = Moles of HCl
= 5.25 moles
Fourth, we determine the mass of NaOH
Molar mass of NaOH = 39.997 g/mol
Mass of NaOH = 5.25 moles × 39.997 g/mol
= 209.98 g
Thus, 209.98 g of NaOH will completely neutralize 3L of 1.74 M HCl
