Calculate theoretically, how many moles of CO2 should have been produced by using 0.0466 moles of NaHCO3 and the mole ratio of 1:2

Answer 1

As you begin with 0.0466 mols NaHCO₃, you are asked to calculate X mols CO₂. The following sets up the given information with the balanced equation:

2 NaHCO₃---> 1CO₂ + 1 Na₂CO₃ + 1 H₂0

0.0466 mol X mols

Through dimensional analysis, you begin with your given amount of 0.0466 mols NaHCO₃ and convert to mols CO₂.

0.0466 mols NaHCO₃ x ____1______mols CO₂

2 mols NaHCO₃

The balanced equation states that the mole ratio is 2:1 for mol NaHCO₃ and mols CO₂. Take 0.0466 and divide it by 2 and you have your answer of 0.0233 mol CO₂.

0.0233 mols CO₂.