Question

1.8 mol HCl and 3.3 mol NaOH react accord- ing to the equation HCl + NaOH −→ NaCl + H2O . Calculate the amount in moles of NaCl formed. Answer in units of mol.

Answer 1

1.8 moles of NaCl must be produced.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the reaction:

HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O

1 mol of HCl reacts with 1 mol of NaOH to produce 1mol of NaCl

To solve this question we must find, as first, the limiting reactant:

1.8 moles of HCl will need 1.8 moles of NaOH for a complete reaction (Ratio of reaction 1:1). As there are 3.3 moles of NaOH,

HCl is limiting reactant

When the 1.8 moles of HCl react completely,

1.8 moles of NaCl must be produced because 1 mole of HCl produce 1 mole of NaCl