Answer:
2HCr2O7(aq) + Ca(OH)2(aq) --> 2H2O(l) + Ca(Cr2O7)2
Explanation:
A neutralization reaction produces water and a salt. Since Ca(OH)2 has two hydroxides, two water molecules are produced, which means you also need two molecules of the acid. Having two molecules of the acid also ensures that you have two dichromates on both sides.
Given data:
Hydrogen (H) = 3.730 % by mass
Carbon (C) = 44.44%
Nitrogen (N) = 51.83 %
This means that if the sample weighs 100 g then:
Mass of H = 3.730 g
Mass of C = 44.44 g
Mass of N = 51.83 g
Now, calculate the # moles of each element:
# moles of H = 3.730 g/ 1 g.mole-1 = 3.730 moles
# moles of C = 44.44/12 = 3.703 moles
# moles of N = 51.83/14 = 3.702 moles
Divide by the lowest # moles:
H = 3.730/3.702 = 1
C = 3.703/3.702 = 1
N = 3.702/3.702 = 1
Empirical Formula = HCN
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