Question

Use the following balanced equation to answer the questions below.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 4.5 mol Mg(OH)₂

B. 6 mol NaOH

Explanation:

Let's consider the following balanced equation.

Mg(NO₃)₂ + 2 NaOH ⇒ Mg(OH)₂ + 2 NaNO₃

PART A

The molar ratio of NaOH to Mg(OH)₂ is 2:1. The moles of Mg(OH)₂ produced from 9 moles of NaOH are:

9 mol NaOH × 1 mol Mg(OH)₂/2 mol NaOH = 4.5 mol Mg(OH)₂

PART B

The molar ratio of NaOH to NaNO₃ is 2:2. The moles of NaOH needed to produce 6 moles of NaNO₃ are:

6 mol NaNO₃ × 2 mol NaOH/2 mol NaNO₃ = 6 mol NaOH