What mass of hydrochloric acid (in grams) can 2.7 g of sodium bicarbonate neutralize? (Hint: Begin by writing a balanced equation for the reaction between aqueous sodium bicarbonate and aqueous hydrochloric acid.)

1.17 grams of HCl can neutralize 2.7 grams sodium bicarbonate

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Mass of sodium bicarbonate = 2.7 grams

Step 2: The balanced equation

HCl + NaHCO3 ⇔ NaCl + H2O + CO2

Step 3: Calculate moles NaHCO3

moles NaHCO3 = 2.7 g / 84 g/mol = 0.032 moles

Step 4: Calculate moles HCl

For 1 mol NaHCO3 we need 1 mol HCl

For 0.032 moles NaHCO3 = 0.032 moles HCl

Step 5: Calculate mass HCl

Mass HCl = moles HCl * molar mass HCl

mass HCl = 0.032 * 36.46 g/mol = 1.17 grams

1.17 grams of HCl can neutralize 2.7 grams sodium bicarbonate