(a) Write the balanced chemical equations for the reaction that occurs between hydrochloric acid and each component on the mixture. |(b) Calculate the total moles of carbon dioxide from these reactions. (c) Assume that the reactions are complete; calculate the percentage by mass of magnesium carbonate in the sample of the mixture.

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A 6.53 g sample of mixture of magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate is treated with excess hydrochloric acid. The resulting reaction produces 1.71 L of carbon dioxide gas @28.0 degrees C and 735 torr pressure. 

(a)
Write the balanced chemical equations for the reaction that occurs between
hydrochloric acid and each component on the mixture.
|(b)
Calculate the total moles of carbon dioxide from these reactions.
(c)
Assume that the reactions are complete; calculate the percentage by mass of
magnesium carbonate in the sample of the mixture.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Write the balanced chemical equations for the reaction that occurs between hydrochloric acid and each component on the mixture. |(b) Calculate the total moles of carbon dioxide from these reactions. (c) Assume that the reactions are complete; calculate the percentage by mass of magnesium carbonate in the sample of the mixture.
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