Question

Given the reaction 2NaOH + H2SO4 = Na2SO4 + 2H2O, what is the total number of grams of NaOH needed to react completely with 196 grams of H2SO4

Answer 1

Answer:

160 g of NaOH

Explanation:

Reaction: 2NaOH + H₂SO₄ = Na₂SO₄ + 2H₂O

When a base and an acid react, the produce water and a salt. → Neutralization

In this reaction 2 moles of hydroxide need 1 mol of sulfuric acid to react, it is the same to say that 1 mol of sulfuric acid needs 2 moles of NaOH to react. We convert the mass of sulfuric to moles and we propose the rule of three:

196 g / 98 g/mol = 2 moles

1 mol of sulfuric acid needs 2 moles of NaOH to react

Then 2 moles of sulfuric acid will react with (2 . 2) /1 = 4 moles of NaOH

We convert the moles of base to grams → 4 mol . 40 g /1mol = 160 g