A substance that combines with a dye to produce a stable, fixed color in a dyed fabric is called a mordant. Calcium acetate, a mordant, is prepared by a reaction of acetic acid (C2H4O2) with calcium hydroxide. Water is also a product of this reaction. a. Write and balance the equation for this reaction.
b. What mass of calcium hydroxide is required to react with the acetic acid in 25.0 mL of a solution that is 58.0 % acetic acid by mass? The density of this solution is 1.065 g/mL.
c. What mass of calcium acetate will be produced by this reaction?
d. If 18.45 grams of calcium acetate were recovered in the reaction what is the percent yield for this reaction?