Question

Determine the grams of sodium chloride produced when 10 g of sodium react with 10 grams chlorine gas according to the equation 2Na + Cl2 = 2 NaCl

Answer 1

16 g

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write the balanced equation

2 Na + Cl₂ ⇒ 2 NaCl

Step 2: Identify the limiting reactant

The theoretical mass ratio (TMR) of Na to Cl₂ is 46:71 = 0.65:1.

The experimental mass ratio (EMR) of Na to Cl₂ is 10:10 = 1:1.

Since EMR > TMR, Cl₂ is the limiting reactant

Step 3: Calculate the mass of NaCl produced

The theoretical mass ratio of Cl₂ to NaCl is 71:117.

10 g Cl₂ × 117 g NaCl/71 g Cl₂ = 16 g NaCl