Question

How many grams of K2CO3 would you need to put on the spill to neutralize the acid according to the following equation? 2HBr(aq)+K2CO3(aq)→2KBr(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)

Answer 1

Full Question:

A flask containing 420 Ml of 0.450 M HBr was accidentally knocked to the floor.?

How many grams of K2CO3 would you need to put on the spill to neutralize the acid according to the following equation?

2HBr(aq)+K2CO3(aq) ---> 2KBr(aq) + CO1(g) + H2O(l)

Answer:

13.1 g K2CO3 required to neutralize spill

Explanation:

2HBr(aq) + K2CO3(aq) → 2KBr(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

Number of moles = Volume * Molar Concentration

moles HBr= 0.42L x .45 M= 0.189 moles HBr

From the stoichiometry of the reaction;

1 mole of K2CO3 reacts  with 2 moles of HBr

1 mole = 2 mole

x mole = 0.189

x = 0.189 / 2 = 0.0945 moles

Mass = Number of moles * Molar mass

Mass = 0.0945 * 138.21  = 13.1 g