Question

What is the theoretical yield, in grams, of LiHCO3 that can beproduced from 45.3 grams of LiOH according to the reaction below?LiOH + CO2 → LiHCO3

Answer 1

Answer

128.62 g LiHCO

Explanation

Balanced chemical reaction:

LiOH + CO₂ → LiHCO₃

Molar masses

LiOH = 23.95 g/mol

CO₂ = 44.01 g/mol

LiHCO₃ = 68.0 g/mol

From the balanced chemical reaction;

1 mol LiOH → 1 mol LiHCO₃

Note: 1 mole of LiOH contains 23.95 g/mol and 1 mole of LiHCO₃ has 68.0 g/mol.

So,

23.95 g/mol LiOH → 68.0g/mol LiHCO

45.3 g LiOH → (68 x 45.3)/23.95 g = 128.62 g LiHCO

128.62 g LiHCO is