Chapter 20, Problem 31QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amount of sodium should be calculated which will be used in the given reaction to produce hydrogen gas.

Concept introduction:

The moles of any compound or element can be calculated by given formula:

$n=\frac{m}{M}$

Where, n is number of moles, m is mass of the substance and M is molar mass of the substance.

For an ideal gas the equation will be followed as:

$PV=nRT$

Where, n is number of moles, R is universal gas constant, P is pressure, V is volume, and T is temperature.