Question

in an accident a solution containing 2.5 kg of nitric acid was spilled. Two kilograms of Na2CO3 was quickly spread on the area and CO2 was released by the reaction. was sufficient NaCO3 used to neutralize all of the acid?

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

To complete the neutralization, the moles of the acid have to be the same as the moles of the base. We use the equation (m*w)= number of moles of a substance, where m is the molar mass and w the weitgh in grams. So the moles of acid are (2500*63.01)=157525, and the moles of base are (2000*105.988)=211977. So the base neutralizes all the acid.