Write the equation for the reaction and balance it. In this case the equation is: 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
Convert the given amount to moles. Molarity, “M” is moles per liter. The given amount is 25 ml of 1.2 M H2SO4. Since Molarity uses Liters, the volume must be converted from ml to L.
Use the mole ratio in this case 2 moles of NaOH to ! mole of H2SO4
Convert the moles to the required units. In this case the required units are grams. The formula weight in grams er mole.
25 ml H2SO4 * 1L/1000 ml * 1.2 Moles/L * 2 moles NaOH/1 mole H2SO4 * 40 g NaOH/ 1 Mole NaOH
Perform these calculations and you have the answer! Timothy, When doing homework, the answer is NOT the important thing, the METHOD is! These 4 steps, combined with required changes in units will sove ANY stoichiometric problem easily.
