What happens when a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction that is already in progress?
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Answer:
74mL
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Molar mass of citric acid = 192g/mol
Molar mass of baking soda = 84g/mol
Concentration of citric acid = 0.8M
Mass of baking powder = 15g
Unknown parameters:
Volume of citric acid = ?
Solution
Equation of the reaction:
C₆H₈O₇ + 3NaHCO₃ → Na₃C₆H₅O₇ + 3H₂O + 3CO₂
Procedure:
- We work from the known parameters to the unknown. From the statement of the problem, we can approach the solution from the parameters of the baking powder.
- From the baking powder, we can establish a molar relationship between the two reactants. We employ the mole concept in this regard.
- We find the number of moles of the baking powder that went into the reaction using the expression below:
Number of moles =
Number of moles = = 0.179mole
- From the equation of the reaction, we can find the number of moles of the citric acid:
3 moles of baking powder reacted with 1 mole of citric acid
0.179 moles of baking powder would react with :
This yields 0.059mole of citric acid
- To find the volume of the citric acid, we use the mole expression below:
Volume of citric acid =
Volume of citric acid = = 0.074L
Expressing in mL gives 74mL