Calcium hydride reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas according to the following reaction: CaH2(s)  + 2 H2O(l)  ----> 2H2(g)  +  Ca(OH)2(aq) This reaction is used to generate hydrogen gas to inflate air bags in cars and life rafts on boats and for similar uses where a simple compact means of hydrogen generation is necessary.  Assuming complete reaction with water, how many grams of calcium hydride are required to fill a raft to a total pressure of 2.0 atm at 25oC if the volume of the raft is 1,000 L?

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 Calcium hydride reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas according to the following reaction:

CaH2(s)  + 2 H2O(l)  ----> 2H2(g)  +  Ca(OH)2(aq)

This reaction is used to generate hydrogen gas to inflate air bags in cars and life rafts on boats and for similar uses where a simple compact means of hydrogen generation is necessary.  Assuming complete reaction with water, how many grams of calcium hydride are required to fill a raft to a total pressure of 2.0 atm at 25oC if the volume of the raft is 1,000 L? 

 

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