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Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Chapter15: Acid–base Equilibria

Section: Chapter Questions

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The Solvay process for the manufacture of a sodium carbonate begins by passing ammonia and acrbon dioxide through a solution of sodium chloride to make sodium bicarbonate and ammonium chloride. The equation for this reaction is:

H₂O + NaCl + NH₃ + CO₂ -> NH₄Cl + NaHCO₃

In the next step, sodium bicarbonate is heated to give sodium carbonate and two gases, carbon dioxide and steam.

2NaHCO₃ -> Na₂CO₃ + CO₂ + H₂O

1. What is the theoretical yield of sodium carbonate, expressed in grams, if 164 g of NaCl were used in the first reaction?

2. If 77.9 g of Na₂CO₃ was obtained, what was the percentage yield?

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