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A portable hydrogen generator utilizes the reaction

CaH_2 + H_2O ? Ca(OH)_2 + H_2

How many grams of H_2 can be produced by a 70 g cartridge of CaH_2?

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Answer:

Calcium hydride reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

CaH

2

+2H

2

O→Ca(OH)

2

+2H

2

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