Question

When equation for neutralization of HBr by Ca(OH)2 is correctly balanced, how many molecules of water will be formed

Answer 1

Answer:

When equation for neutralization of HBr by Ca(OH)₂ is correctly balanced, 1.2046*10²⁴ molecules of water will be formed

Explanation:

A neutralization reaction is one in which an acid (or acidic oxide) reacts with a base (or basic oxide). In the reaction a salt is formed and in most cases water is formed. A Salt is an ionic compound formed by the union of ions and cations through ionic bonds.

In the reactions of a strong acid (those substances that completely dissociate) with a strong base (they dissociate completely, giving up all their OH-), the complete neutralization of the species is carried out:

2 HBr (aq) + Ca(OH)₂ (s) → CaBr₂ (aq) + 2 H₂O (l)

The reaction is already balanced, complying with the law of conservation of matter. This law states that since no atom can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, the number of atoms that are present in the reactants must be equal to the number of atoms present in the products.

By stoichiometry of the reaction (that is, the relationship between the amount of reagents and products in a chemical reaction), 2 moles of water H₂O are formed.

On the other hand, Avogadro's Number or Avogadro's Constant is called the number of particles that make up a substance (usually atoms or molecules) and that can be found in the amount of one mole of said substance. Its value is 6.023 * 10²³ particles per mole. Avogadro's number applies to any substance.

Then you can apply the following rule of three: if 1 mole of H₂O contains 6.023*10²³ molecules, 2 moles of H₂O, how many molecules does it contain?

$amount of molecules=\frac{2moles*6.023*10^{23}molecules }{1 mole}$

amount of molecules= 1.2046*10²⁴ molecules

When equation for neutralization of HBr by Ca(OH)₂ is correctly balanced, 1.2046*10²⁴ molecules of water will be formed