Final answer:
To find the number of moles of NaCl and NaCO3, divide the given masses by their respective molar masses.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine the number of moles of a substance, we use the equation:
Moles = mass / molar mass
For 55 g of NaCl, we need to find the molar mass of NaCl. The molar mass of Na is 22.990 g/mol and the molar mass of Cl is 35.453 g/mol. So, the molar mass of NaCl is 22.990 + 35.453 = 58.443 g/mol. Therefore, the number of moles of NaCl is 55 g / 58.443 g/mol = 0.942 moles.
For 0.025 g of NaCO3, we need to find the molar mass of NaCO3. The molar mass of Na is 22.990 g/mol, the molar mass of C is 12.011 g/mol, and the molar mass of O is 15.999 g/mol. So, the molar mass of NaCO3 is 22.990 + 12.011 + (3 × 15.999) = 105.988 g/mol. Therefore, the number of moles of NaCO3 is 0.025 g / 105.988 g/mol = 0.000236 moles.