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 by the reaction. was sufficient na2co3 used to neutralize all the acid?

First we must write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction

The mole ratio for the reaction between and is 1:2. This means 1 moles of will neutralize 2 moles . Now we find the moles of each reactant based on the mass and molar mass.

The was enough to neutralize the acid because 18.87:39.67 is the same as 1:2 mol ratio.

so here we go

atomic mass

239 + 1 = y + 134 + 3 combine like terms

240 = y + 137             subtract 137 from both terms

240 - 137 = y

103 = y

atomic number

94 = z +54 + 0

94 = z + 54               subtract 54 from both sides.

40 = z

answer