The setting of Portland cement (used in sidewalks, for example) by reacting with water involves several chemical reactions. One of these can reasonably be modeled by the following chemical reaction: 2 Ca3SiO5(s)

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The setting of Portland cement (used in sidewalks, for example) by reacting with water involves several
chemical reactions. One of these can reasonably be modeled by the following chemical reaction:

2 Ca3SiO5(s) + 6 H2O(l) ⟶⟶ Ca3Si2O7•3H2O(s) + 3 Ca(OH)2(s)

A)  Calculate the number of moles of Ca3SiO5 in the bag.

B)  Calculate the number of moles of water required.

C)  Calculate the mass of water required in kg

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