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How many moles of water are produced if 2.0 grams of sodium sulfate are also produced? H2SO4+2NaOH=2H2O+Na2SO4(Performed at STP)

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Step-by-step explanation:

The question gives us the following balanced equation:

H2SO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

The equation tells us that 1 mole of H2SO4 react with 2 mole of NaOH producing 1 mole of Na2SO4 and 2 moles of H2O.

It is important to know the ratio between sodium sulfate and water: 1:2.

Also, the question tells us the quantity in grams of Na2SO4. We need to transform it to moles, using the following formula:

n = m/MM

MM of Na2SO4 = 142.04 g/mol

so:

n = 2/142.04

n = 0.0014 moles of Na2SO4

The ratio between Na2SO4 and H2O is:

1 mole of Na2SO4 ---- 2 moles of H2O

0.0014 moles of Na2SO4 ---- y

y = 0.0028 moles of H2O

Answer: It is produced 0.0028 moles of H2O.

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