CaCl2 + K2CO3 --> CaCO3 + 2KCl moles CaCl2 = 2.0 g/110.978 g/mol = 0.018 mol mol
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Question
CaCl2 + K2CO3 --> CaCO3 + 2KCl
moles CaCl2 = 2.0 g/110.978 g/mol = 0.018 mol
moles K2CO3 = 2.5 g/138.205 g/mol = 0.0181 mol
since moles of CaCl2 is lower, this is the limiting reactant
Theoretical yield of CaCO3 = 0.018 mol x 100.086 g/mol = 1.80155 g
Actual yield of CaCl2 = 1.8 g
Percent yield = 1.80 x 100/1.80155 = 99.914 %
moles Ca2+ in initial solution based on actual yield = 0.9914 x 0.018 mol = 0.017845 mol
mass CaCl2 in initial solution based on actual yield = 110.978 g/mol x 0.017845 mol = 1.980 g
concentration of CaCl2 in %w/v = 1.980 g x 100/volume of solution (not given above)
mass of water associated with CaCl2 = 3.5 - 2.0 = 1.5 g
Explanation / Answer
CaCl2: 2.0g
K2Co3: 2.5g
Filter paper: 2.2g
Watch Glass: 33.2g
Precipitate: 1.8g
24 Hour CaCl2: 3.5g
Calculations needed
Theoretical yield (CaCO3):
Actual yield (CaCO3):
Percent yield:
Moles of Ca present in original solution, based on actual yield:
Mass of CaCl2 present in original solution, based on actual yield:
Analyze the data and determine the actual concentration of calcium chloride in the solution. Show all calculations
and report in % wt/v concentration.
Determine the mass of water which became associated with the calcium chloride during its exposure to
the air.