If 32.0g cac2 are consumed in this reaction, how many moles of h2o are needed

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Amiyah Yates

30 August, 02:18

If 32.0g cac2 are consumed in this reaction, how many moles of h2o are needed

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Braedon Cantu · Answer 1

The reaction equation is:

CaC₂ + 2H₂O → Ca (OH) ₂ + C₂H₂

Moles of CaC₂ = 32 / (40 + 12 x 2)

Moles of CaC₂ = 0.5

Molar ratio of CaC₂ to H₂O = 1 : 2

Moles of H₂O = 2 x 0.5 = 1 mole of H₂O needed