Answer to Question #296691 in Physical Chemistry for Berna

Question

Calculate the moles of product that can be formed from each reactant

Answer 1

Divide the number of grams of each reactant by the number of grams per mole for that reactant. 50.0 g of Na are used in this reaction, and there are 22.990 g/mol. 50.0 ÷ 22.990 = 2.1749. 2.1749 moles of Na are used in this reaction.