Question

For the reaction represented by the equation 2na + cl2 how many grams of sodium chloride can be produced from 500. g each of sodium and chlorine

Answer 1

Answer: 1271.7 g

Explanation: 2 Na +Cl2-------> 2 NaCl

Theoretical yield of NaCl:

500 g Nax(mole of Na/23 g of Na)X(2 mol NaCl/2 mol Na)(58.5 g NaCl/1 mol NaCl)= 1271.7 g

500 g Cl2(1 mol Cl2/35.5 g Cl2)(2 mol NaCl/1 mol Cl2)(58.5 g/1 mol NaCl)= 1647.8 g NaCl

So Na produce less amount of NaCl hence Na is limiting reagent.

So amount of NaCl=1271.7 g