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
