Given the reaction to 2NaOH + H2 SO4 â Na2 SO4 + 2H2 O, what is the total number of grams of NaOH needed to react completely with 196 grams of H2 SO4?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 0.5
D) 4

Respuesta :

Answer:

4 moles, 160 g

Explanation:

The formula for the calculation of moles is shown below:

[tex]moles = \frac{Mass\ taken}{Molar\ mass}[/tex]

For [tex]H_2SO_4[/tex]:-  

Mass of [tex]H_2SO_4[/tex] = 196 g

Molar mass of [tex]H_2SO_4[/tex] = 98 g/mol

The formula for the calculation of moles is shown below:

[tex]moles = \frac{Mass\ taken}{Molar\ mass}[/tex]

Thus,

[tex]Moles= \frac{196\ g}{98\ g/mol}[/tex]

[tex]Moles\ of\ Sulfuric\ acid= 2\ mol[/tex]

According to the given reaction:

[tex]2NaOH+H_2SO_4\rightarrow Na_2SO_4+2H_2O[/tex]

1 mole of sulfuric acid reacts with 2 moles of NaOH

So,  

2 moles of sulfuric acid reacts with 2*2 moles of NaOH

Moles of NaOH must react = 4 moles

Molar mass of NaOH = 40 g/mol

Mass = Moles*molar mass = [tex]4\times 40\ g[/tex] = 160 g