Answer: 2.8 moles
Explanation:
The balanced equation below shows that 1 mole of sodium oxide reacts with 1 mole of water to form 2 moles of sodium hydroxide respectively.
Na2O + H2O --> 2NaOH
1 mole of H2O = 2 moles of NaOH
Let Z moles of H2O = 5.6 mole of NaOH
To get the value of Z, cross multiply
5.6 moles x 1 mole= Z x 2 moles
5.6 = 2Z
Divide both sides by 2
5.6/2 = 2Z/2
2.8 = Z
Thus, 2.8moles of H2O are needed to produce 5.6 mol of NaOH
