Answer to Question #75477 in General Chemistry for aleia

Question

Calcium hydride, CaH2, reacts with water to form hydrogen gas.
CaH2(s) + 2 H2O(l) Ca(OH)2(aq) + 2 H2(g)

This reaction is sometimes used to inflate life rafts, weather balloons, and the like, where a simple, compact means of generating H2 is desired. How many grams of CaH2 are needed to generate 18.0 L of H2 gas if the pressure of H2 is 720. torr at 17°C?

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