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Balancing Chemical Reactions and Calculations

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Name: Razel P.

Centino Program: BSECE - 1A


Instructor: Rhea Mae Biñar Date: 13/11/2023

SELF ASSESSMENT 1

Balance the following chemical equations:


1. PCl5(s) + H2O(1) → POC13(l) + HCl(aq)
= PCl5 + H2O → POC13 + 2HCl
2. Cu(s) + HNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + H2O(l) + NO(g)
= 3Cu + 2HNO3 → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 4H2O + 2NO
3. H2(g) +I2(s) → HI(s)
= H2 + I2 → 2HI
4. Fe(s) + O2(g) → Fe2O3(s)
= 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3
5. Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
= 2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2
6. (NH4)2Cr2O7(s) → Cr2O3(s) + N2(g) + H2O(g)
= (NH4)2Cr2O7(s) → Cr2O3(s) + N2(g) + 4H2O(g)
7. P4(s) + Cl2(g) → PCl3(l)
= P4 + 6Cl2 → 4PCl3
8. PtCl4(s) → Pt(s) + Cl2(g)
= PtCl4(s) → Pt(s) + 2Cl2(g)
9. Ag(s) + H2S(g) + O2(g) → Ag2S(s) + H2O(l)
= 4Ag + 2H2S + O2 → 2Ag2S + 2H2O
10. P4(s) + O2(g) → P4010(s)
= P4(s) + 5O2(g) → P4010(s)

SELF ASSESSMENT 2

11. Hydrogen gas reacts with carbon monoxide to yield methanol (CH3OH). How many
grams of methanol are formed when 15.6 g of hydrogen reacts with excess carbon
monoxide? H2 + CO → CH3OH

Sol’n:
H2 + CO → CH3OH
Balanced chemical equation: 2H2 + CO → CH3OH

To find the molar mass:


For H2: 2(1.008 g/mol) = 2.016 g/mol
For CH3OH: 1(12.01 g/ml) + 4(1.008 g/mol) + 1(16 g/mol) = 32.042 g/mol
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻2 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝐻3𝑂𝐻 32.042 𝑔 𝐶𝐻3𝑂𝐻
15.6 g H2 x 2.016 𝑔 𝐻2 x 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻2 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝐻3𝑂𝐻
= 123.97 g CH3OH

12. How many moles of carbon dioxide are formed in the fermentation of 75 g of
glucose? C6H12O6 → CO2 + C2H5OH

Sol’n:

C6H12O6 → CO2 + C2H5OH


Balanced chemical equation: C6H12O6 → 2CO2 + 2C2H5OH

To find the molar mass:


For C6H12O6: 6(12.01 g/mol) + 12(1.008 g/mol) + 6(16 g/mol) = 180.156 g/mol

1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶6𝐻12𝑂6 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂2


75 g C6H12O6 x 180.156 𝑔 𝐶6𝐻12𝑂6 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶6𝐻12𝑂6
= 0.8326 mol CO2

13. The thermite reaction (Fe2O3 + Al → Fe + Al2O3) can be used to ignite solid-fuel
rockets or bombs. How much aluminum (in g) is needed to react with 10.0 g of
Fe2O3?

Sol’n:

Fe2O3 + Al → Fe + Al2O3
Balanced chemical equation: Fe2O3 + 2Al → 2Fe + Al2O3

To find the molar mass:


For FE2O3: 2(55.845 g/mol) + 3(16 g/mol) = 159.69 g/mol
For Al: 1(26.982 g/mol) = 26.982 g/mol

1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐹𝐸2𝑂3 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐴𝑙 25.982 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐴𝑙


10.0 g FE2O3 x 159.69 𝑔 𝐹𝐸2𝑂3 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐹𝐸2𝑂3 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐴𝑙
= 3.379 g Al

24
14. How many moles of H2O can be formed in a combustion of 4. 125𝑥10 molecules
of CH4?

Sol’n:

24
4.125𝑥10
Moles of CH4 = 23 Moles of H2O = 2 x 7
6.022𝑥10
Moles of CH4 = 7 moles Moles of H2O = 14 mol
15. How many grams of ethanol is produced in the fermentation of 2.108 x 10^25
molecules of glucose? C6H12O6 → CO2 + C2H5OH

Sol’n:
Convert moles to gram:
24
4.125𝑥10 46.07 𝑔
Moles of C6H12O6 = 23 35 mol x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙
6.022𝑥10
Moles of C6H12O6 = 35 mol = 1,612.45 g

SELF ASSESSMENT 3

16. Identify the limiting reactant and how much ammonia gas can be produced when 7.2
g of nitrogen gas react with 1.5 g of hydrogen gas by the use of the Haber process: H2
+ N2 → NH3.

Sol’n:

H2 + N2 → NH3
Balanced chemical equation: 3H2 + N2 → 2NH3

To find the molar mass:


For N2: 2(14.01 g/mol) = 28.02 g/mol
For H2: 2(1.008 g/mol) = 2.016 g/mol
For NH3: 1(14.01 g/mol) + 3(1.008 g/mol) = 17.034 g/mol

Use the molar masses and mole ratios to set up the calculation: For each reactant, compute
the amount of product that would be formed.

For N2:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁2 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐻3 17.034 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐻3
7.2 g N2 x 28.02 𝑔 𝑁2 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁2 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐻3
= 8.75 g NH3
For H2:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻2 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐻3 17.034 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐻3
1.5 g H2 x 2.016 𝑔 𝐻2 x 3 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻2 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐻3
= 8.45 g NH3

Therefore, the limiting reactant is H2.

17. Identify the limiting reactant and how much carbon dioxide gas can be produced
when 15.2 g of methane react with 18.5 g of oxygen gas to produce water and carbon
dioxide. CH4 + O2 →CO2 + H2O.

Sol’n:
CH4 + O2 →CO2 + H2O
Balanced chemical equation: CH4 + 2O2 →CO2 + 2H2O

To find the molar mass:


For CH4: 1(12.01 g/mol) + 4(1.008 g/mol) = 16.042 g/mol
For O2: 2(16 g/mol) = 32 g/mol
For CO2: 1(12.01 g/mol) + 2(16 g/mol) = 44.01 g/mol

Use the molar masses and mole ratios to set up the calculation: For each reactant, compute
the amount of product that would be formed.

For CH4:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝐻4 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂2 44.01 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂2
15.2 g CH4 x 16.042 𝑔 𝐶𝐻4 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝐻4 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂2
= 41.70 g CO2
For O2:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑂2 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂2 44.01 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂2
18.5 g O2 x 32 𝑔 𝑂2 x 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑂2 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂2
= 12.72 g CO2

Therefore, the limiting reactant is O2.

18. Identify the limiting reactant and how much nitric acid can be produced when 60.0 g
of nitrogen dioxide reacts with 18.5 g of water to produce nitric acid and nitrogen
monoxide. NO2 +H2O → HNO3 + NO.

Sol’n:

NO2 + H2O → HNO3 + NO


Balanced chemical equation: 3NO2 + H2O → 2HNO3 + NO

To find the molar mass:


For NO2: 1(14.007 g/mol) + 2(16 g/mol) = 46.007 g/mol
For H2O: 2(1.008 g/mol) + 1(16 g/mol) = 18.016 g/mol
For HNO3: 1(1.008 g/mol) + 1(14.007 g/mol) + 3(16 g/mol) = 63.015 g/mol

Use the molar masses and mole ratios to set up the calculation: For each reactant, compute
the amount of product that would be formed.

For NO2:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝑂2 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝑁𝑂3 63.015 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝑁𝑂3
60.0 g NO2 x 46.007 𝑔 𝑁𝑂2 x 3 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝑂2 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝑁𝑂3
= 54.79 g HNO3
For H2O:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻2𝑂 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝑁𝑂3 63.015 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝑁𝑂3
18.5 g H2O x 18.016 𝑔 𝐻2𝑂 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻2𝑂 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝑁𝑂3
= 129.42 g HNO3

Therefore, the limiting reactant is NO2.

19. Identify the limiting reactant and how much aspirin (C9H8O4) can be produced when
52.3 g of salicylic acid (C8H6O3) react with 25.0 g of acetic acid (CH3CO2H):
C8H6O3 + CH3CO2H → C9H8O4 + H2O.

Sol’n:

C8H6O3 + CH3CO2H → C9H8O4 + H2O


Balanced chemical equation: 8C8H6O3 + 13CH3CO2H → 10C9H8O4 + 10H2O

To find the molar mass:


For C8H6O3: 8(12.0 g/mol) + 6(1.008 g/mol) + 3(16 g/mol) = 150.128 g/mol
For CH3CO2H: 2(12.0 g/mol) + 4(1.008 g/mol) + 2(16 g/mol) = 60.052 g/mol
For C9H8O4: 9(12.0 g/mol) + 8(1.008 g/mol) + 4(16 g/mol) = 180.064 g/mol

Use the molar masses and mole ratios to set up the calculation: For each reactant, compute
the amount of product that would be formed.

For C8H6O3:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶8𝐻6𝑂3 10 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶9𝐻8𝑂4 180.064 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶9𝐻8𝑂4
52.3 g C8H6O3 x 150.128 𝑔 𝐶8𝐻6𝑂3 x 8 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶8𝐻6𝑂3 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶9𝐻8𝑂4
= 78.41 g C9H8O4
For CH3CO2H:
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝐻3𝐶𝑂2𝐻 10 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶9𝐻8𝑂4 180.064 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶9𝐻8𝑂4
25.0 g CH3CO2H x 60.052 𝑔 𝐶𝐻3𝐶𝑂2𝐻 x 13 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝐻3𝐶𝑂2𝐻 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶9𝐻8𝑂4
= 57.66 g C9H8O4

Therefore, the limiting reactant is CH3CO2H.

20. Calculate the percentage yield if 6.3 g of ammonia were produced in self-assessment
no.16.

Sol’n:
𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
% yield = 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 x 100
6.3 𝑔 𝑁𝐻3
= 8.45 𝑔 𝑁𝐻3 x 100
% yield = 74.56%
21. Calculate the percentage yield if 12.4 g of carbon dioxide were produced in
self-assessment no.17.

Sol’n:

𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
% yield = 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 x 100
12.4 𝑔 𝐶𝑂2
= 12.72 𝑔 𝐶𝑂2 x 100
% yield = 97.48%

22. Calculate the percentage yield if 51 g of nitric acid were produced in self-assessment
no.18.

Sol’n:
𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
% yield = 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 x 100
51 𝑔 𝐻𝑁𝑂3
= 54.79 𝑔 𝐻𝑁𝑂3 x 100
% yield = 93.08%

23. Calculate the percentage yield if 31 g of aspirin were produced in self-assessment


no.19.

Sol’n:
𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
% yield = 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 x 100
31 𝑔 𝐶9𝐻8𝑂4
= 57.66 𝑔 𝐶9𝐻804 x 100
% yield = 53.76%

24. A teaspoon of table sugar contains about 0.01 mol sucrose. What is the molarity of
sucrose if a teaspoon of sugar has been dissolved in a cup of tea with a volume of 200
mL?

Sol’n:

𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
M= 𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
0.01 𝑚𝑜𝑙
M= 1𝐿
200 𝑚𝐿 𝑥 1000 𝑚𝐿
𝑚𝑜𝑙
M = 0.05 𝐿
or 0.5 mol

25. Calculate the molarity of 6.52 g of CoCl2 (129.8 g/mol) dissolved in an aqueous
solution with a total volume of 75.0 mL.
Sol’n:

To find the moles of COCl2:


1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑂𝐶𝑙2
6.52 g COCl2 x 128.9 𝑔 𝐶𝑂𝐶𝑙2
mol = 0.05058 mol

0.05058 𝑚𝑜𝑙
M= 1𝐿
75.0 𝑚𝐿 𝑥 1000 𝑚𝐿
0.05058 𝑚𝑜𝑙
M= 0,075 𝐿
𝑚𝑜𝑙
M= 0.6744 𝐿 or 0.6744 M

26. How many grams of CaCl2 (110.98 g/mol) are contained in 250.0 mL of a 0.200-M
solution of calcium chloride?

Sol’n:

𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒 1𝐿
M= 𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
250.0 mL x 1000 𝑚𝐿 = 0.25 L
𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
0.200 𝐿 = 0.25 𝐿
𝑚𝑜𝑙
M solute = (0.200 𝐿 ) ( 0.25 L)
M solute = 0.05 mol CaCl2

27. What volume of a 1.50-M KBr solution contains 66.0 g KBr?

Sol’n:

To find the molar mass:


For KBr: 1(39.098 g/mol) + 1(79.904 g/mol) = 119.002 g/mol

1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐾𝐵𝑟
66.0 g KBr x 119.002 𝑔 𝐾𝐵𝑟 = 0.5546 mol KBr

To find the V solution:


𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
M= 𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑚𝑜𝑙 0.5546 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐾𝐵𝑟
1.50 𝐿
= 𝑣 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
0.5546 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐾𝐵𝑟
V solution = 𝑚𝑜𝑙
1.50 𝐿
V solution = 0.37 L

28. What volume (in milliliters) of 0.150 M HCl is required to react completely with
0.503 g of dry Na2CO3? Na2CO3 + HCl → NaCl + H2O + CO2
Sol’n:

Na2CO3 + HCl → NaCl + H2O + CO2


Balanced chemical equation: Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O + CO2

To find the molar mass:


For NA2CO3: 2(22.990 g/mol) + 1(12.01 g/mol) + 3(16 g/mol) = 105.99 g/mol

1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐴2𝐶𝑂3 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝐶𝑙 −3


0.503 g NA2CO3 x 105.99 𝑔 𝑁𝐴2𝐶𝑂3 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐴2𝐶𝑂3 = 9. 49𝑥10 mol HCl
𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
M= 𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
−3
𝑚𝑜𝑙 9.49𝑥10 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝐶𝑙
0.150 𝐿
= 𝑣 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
−3
9.49𝑥10 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝐶𝑙
V solution = 𝑚𝑜𝑙
0.150 𝐿

V solution = 0.0633 L

Convert L to mL:
1 𝑚𝐿
0.0633 L x 0.001 𝐿
V solution = 63.3 mL

29. Analysis of a solution of NaOH showed that 42.67 mL of 0.485 M HNO3 was needed
to titrate a 25.00-mL sample of NaOH. What is the concentration of the NaOH
solution? HNO3 + NaOH → NaNO3 + H2O

Sol’n:

HNO3 + NaOH → NaNO3 + H2O


Balanced chemical equation: HNO3 + NaOH → NaNO3 + H2O

𝑚𝑜𝑙 1𝐿
0.485 𝐿
x (42.6 mL x 1000 𝑚𝐿 ) = 0.02 mol HNO3
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐴𝑂𝐻
0.02 mol HNO3 x 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝑁𝑂3 = 0.02 mol NAOH

𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
M= 𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
0.02 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐴𝑂𝐻
M= 1𝐿
25.00 𝑚𝐿 𝑥 1000 𝑚𝐿
0.02 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐴𝑂𝐻
M= 0,025 𝐿
M = 0.8 M

30. What volume of 2.00 M HNO3 will react completely with 25.0 mL of 6.00 M NaOH?

Sol’n:

For NAOH: For HNO3:

V solution = 25.0 mL NAOH = 0.025 L M = 2.00 M HNO3

n = M x V = 0.025 L x 6.00 M NAOH

n = 0.15 mol

𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
M= 𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

𝑚𝑜𝑙 0.15 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐴𝑂𝐻


2.00 𝐿
= 𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

0.15 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑁𝐴𝑂𝐻


V solution = 𝑚𝑜𝑙
2.00 𝐿
𝐻𝑁𝑂3

V solution = 0.075 L

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Solution molarity plays a key role in volumetric analysis, allowing precise calculations of reactant volumes for reactions. For preparing a KBr solution, given a mass of KBr, molarity helps in determining the volume of solvent needed to achieve a desired concentration, crucial for reaction planning. For 66.0 g KBr in a 1.5 M solution, the required volume is 0.37 L .

The limiting reactant in a chemical reaction is the substance that is completely consumed first, limiting the amount of products formed. In the reaction 7.2 g of nitrogen gas with 1.5 g of hydrogen gas (3H2 + N2 → 2NH3), hydrogen is identified as the limiting reactant because it produces less ammonia compared to nitrogen when using stoichiometric calculations. For hydrogen, 8.45 g of ammonia would be formed, which is less than the 8.75 g predicted for nitrogen .

To determine the amount of aluminum required to react with 10.0 g of Fe2O3, we need to use the molar masses and coefficients from the balanced equation Fe2O3 + 2Al → 2Fe + Al2O3. From the solution, 3.379 g of Al is needed for complete reaction with the given Fe2O3 . This calculation is important for ensuring reactants are proportioned correctly to avoid waste and optimize the reaction efficiency.

Percentage yield is calculated using the formula: (actual yield / theoretical yield) x 100%. For the production of ammonia, if 6.3 g were produced with a theoretical yield of 8.45 g (based on hydrogen as the limiting reactant), the percentage yield is (6.3 g / 8.45 g) x 100% = 74.56% .

The balanced chemical equation 3Cu + 8HNO3 → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 4H2O + 2NO reflects the conservation of mass by ensuring that there are equal numbers of each type of atom on both sides of the equation. Thus, 3 copper atoms, 8 nitrogen atoms, 24 oxygen atoms, and 8 hydrogen atoms are present in both the reactants and products .

In the production of acetylsalicylic acid (C9H8O4) from salicylic acid (C8H6O3) and acetic acid (CH3CO2H), the limiting reactant is the reactant that determines the maximum yield of the product. With 52.3 g of C8H6O3 and 25.0 g of CH3CO2H, calculations show CH3CO2H to be the limiting reactant, yielding 57.66 g of C9H8O4 as opposed to the larger amount calculated with C8H6O3 .

Calculating theoretical yield provides the maximum amount of product obtainable from given reactants under ideal conditions, critical for efficiency and resource planning. In the reaction NO2 + H2O → HNO3 + NO, knowing the theoretical yield of HNO3 helps in determining the required reaction scale and now much reactant needs to be prepared, minimizing waste and optimizing resource use .

Molarity, the concentration of a solution expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution, is determined by dividing the moles of solute by the volume of the solution in liters. This is significant because it allows chemists to accurately measure reactants for reactions and understand solution properties. For example, if 0.01 mol of sucrose is dissolved in 0.2 L of solution, the molarity is 0.05 M .

Balancing chemical equations ensures the conservation of mass and correct stoichiometric proportions for reactants and products, crucial for accurately predicting the outcomes of reactions. In the combustion of methane (CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O), balancing the equation ensures that all atoms are accounted for and match on both sides, reflecting the constancy of mass .

Titration determines the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a solution of known concentration until an equivalence point is reached. In the case of a NaOH solution titrated with 0.485 M HNO3, where 42.67 mL HNO3 is needed to titrate 25.00 mL NaOH, the concentration of NaOH is calculated as 0.8 M using the equivalence of moles of acid and base .

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