Answer:
The mass of NaHCO3 required is 235.22 g
Explanation:
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Continuation of Question:
2NaHCO3(s) + H2SO4(aq) → Na2SO4(aq) + 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
You estimate that your acid spill contains about 1.4 mol H2SO4. What mass of NaHCO3 do you need to neutralize the acid?
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The question requires us to calculate the mass of NaHCO3 to neutralize the acid.
From the balanced chemical equation;
1 mol of H2SO4 requires 2 mol of NaHCO3
1.4 would require x?
Upon solving for x we have;
x = 1.4 * 2 = 2.8 mol of NaHCO3
The relationship between mass and number of moles is given as;
Mass = Number of moles * Molar mass
Mass = 2.8 mol * 84.007 g/mol
Mass = 235.22 g
