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4.80 The reaction shown below is used to destroy Freon-12 (CF2Cl2), preventing its release into the atmosphere. What mass of NaF will be formed if 250.0 kg of CF2Cl2 and 400.0 kg of Na2C2O4 are heated and allowed to react to completion?
Interpretation:
To calculate the mass of sodium fluoride required for the process.
Concept introduction:
- Use the stoichiometric ratios in order to verify the total amount of moles
- Use molar masses to calculate mass and moles.
Answer to Problem 4.72PAE
Solution:
Given:
Explanation of Solution
Use stoichiometry to relate the amounts of moles of
Verify the limiting reactant, and base the final calculation of sodium fluoride with the given species.
1st step. Calculate moles of each species
2nd step. Verify ratio of species
3rd step: Calculate moles of NaF required .
4th step: Calculate mass of NaF
The total mass of NaF produced to for this process is
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