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A solution containing 3.50g of sodium carbonate is mixed with one that contains 5.00g of
silver nitrate.
a. Write the complete chemical equation and the net ionic equation for the reaction that
occurs.
b. What mass of any reactant left and product formed are present when the reaction is
complete?
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a. To write the chemical equation, first determine the formula of each compound. Sodium carbonate has the chemical formula Na2CO3, and silver nitrate has the chemical formula AgNO3.
The reaction between sodium carbonate and silver nitrate can be represented by the following chemical equation:
Na2CO3 + 2AgNO3 -> 2NaNO3 + Ag2CO3
This equation is balanced, as there are equal numbers of atoms of each element on both sides.
To write the net ionic equation, we need to identify the spectator ions, which are the ions present in the reaction but do not participate in the actual chemical change. In this case, the spectator ions are Na+ and NO3-.
The net ionic equation for the reaction is:
Ag+ + CO3^2- -> Ag2CO3
b. To determine the mass of any reactant left and the product formed when the reaction is complete, we need to calculate the molar masses of sodium carbonate and silver nitrate, and then compare the moles of each reactant.
The molar mass of Na2CO3 (sodium carbonate) is:
2(22.99 g/mol) + 12.01 g/mol + 3(16.00 g/mol) = 106.00 g/mol
The molar mass of AgNO3 (silver nitrate) is:
107.87 g/mol + 14.01 g/mol + 3(16.00 g/mol) = 169.88 g/mol
Now, let's calculate the moles of sodium carbonate and silver nitrate in the given masses:
Moles of Na2CO3 = 3.50 g / 106.00 g/mol
Moles of AgNO3 = 5.00 g / 169.88 g/mol
Once we have the moles of both reactants, we can determine which one is the limiting reactant. The limiting reactant is the one that is completely consumed and restricts the amount of product that can be formed.
To find the moles of product formed, we need to consult the balanced chemical equation. According to the equation, 1 mole of Na2CO3 reacts with 2 moles of AgNO3 to form 1 mole of Ag2CO3.
Based on the balanced equation, we can determine that the moles of Ag2CO3 formed will be the same as the moles of the limiting reactant.
Now, we compare the moles of Na2CO3 and AgNO3 to determine which one is the limiting reactant. Whichever reactant has fewer moles is the limiting reactant.
After comparing the moles, let's move on to calculating the remaining reactant and the product formed:
Remaining moles of Na2CO3 = Moles of Na2CO3 - (2 x Moles of Ag2CO3)
Remaining moles of AgNO3 = Moles of AgNO3 - Moles of Ag2CO3
Finally, we can calculate the masses of the remaining reactant and the product:
Mass of remaining reactant = Remaining moles of Na2CO3 x Molar mass of Na2CO3
Mass of product formed = Moles of Ag2CO3 x Molar mass of Ag2CO3
Remember to convert the moles to grams by multiplying by the molar mass.
I hope this explanation helps you solve the problem. If you need any further assistance or have additional questions, please let me know.