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How can we calculate the mass of Na required to yield 22.4 L of H2 at STP?
We are given with the balanced equation: 2Na + 2H2O = 2NaOH + H2. When 22.4 L of H2 at STP is present, how can we determine the mass of Na needed?
A. 1.00 g.
B. 2.00 g.
C. 23.0 g.
D. 46.0 g.
Answer: D. 46.0 g
The balanced chemical reaction is as follows:
2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2
The standard temperature and pressure conditions are 273.15 K and 1 atm respectively. First, calculate the number of moles of H2 formed at STP.
Since, PV = nRT where P is pressure, V is volume, n is number of moles, R is gas constant, and T is temperature. Rearranging the equation, we find:
n = (PV) / (RT) = ((1 atm)(22.4 L)) / ((0.082 atm L K-1 mol-1)(273.15 K)) = 1 mol
Thus, the number of moles of H2 gas will be 1 mol. From the chemical reaction, 2 mol of Na gives 1 mol of H2. Therefore, the number of moles of Na required will be 2 mol.
Since the molar mass of Na is 22.99 g/mol, we can calculate the mass as follows:
m = n x M = 2 mol x 22.99 g/mol = 45.98 g ≈ 46 g
Therefore, the mass of Na required to yield 22.4 L of H2 at STP is 46.0 g.