<span>Mixing an acid and a base results in neutralization, but the results are potentially dangerous. No matter which acid or base is used, the resulting solution is water and varying types of salt. The process of neutralization often involves the substances heating up when they come together. If the solution heats up too much or too fast, a violent explosion or the creation of harmful or flammable gases is a possibility. This occurs when the chemicals are mixed too quickly, the acid and base are too strong or if there is no available salt to be made in the solution.</span>
Answer:
5.83 g
Explanation:
First, you must start with a balanced equation so you can see the mole ratios.
NaOH + H₃BO₃ --> NaBO₂ + 2H₂O
You can see that it takes 1 mole of sodium hydroxide to form 1 mole of sodium borate. 1:1 ratio
Now you must calculate how many moles of NaOH 35.47 g equals.
Na = 22.99 amu
O = 15.99 amu
H = 1.008 amu
NaOH = 39.997 amu
35.47 g ÷ 39.997 amu = 0.08868 moles of NaOH
Since it's a 1:1 ratio, the same number of moles of NaBO₂ is created. Now you must convert moles to grams.
Na = 22.9 amu
B = 10.81 amu
2 O = 31.998 amu
NaBO₂ = 65.798 amu
0.08868 moles x 65.798 = 5.83 g
Water can change it's STATE but it will not change it's COMPOUND.
