If 5.5 grams of sodium fluoride (NaF) reacts with magnesium (Mg), how many grams of sodium (Na) will be produced?

Answer 1

Write the balanced equation:

2NaF + Mg ==> MgF₂ + 2Na

Use dimensional analysis and stoichiometry to answer the question:

5.5 g NaF x 1 mol NaF/42 g x 2 mol Na/2 mol NaF x 23 g Na/mol Na = 3.0 g Na