Calculating Mass of Precipitate in a Chemical Reaction

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In summary, the purpose of the conversation was to determine the mass of precipitate produced in a reaction between 10ml of 0.20 mol/L carbonate and 20ml of 0.225 mol/L calcium chloride. The procedure for the reaction was understood, but there was confusion about the calculations involving stoichiometry and the solubility product. The correct equation for the reaction was provided and the molar masses were calculated. However, there was still uncertainty about how to proceed with the stoichiometry and determining the solubility product for CaCO3.
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I have this lab in class, and i have not done chemsitry for a while..Can anyone help me with this...much thankful

purpose: To determine the mass of percipitate produced when 10ml of 0.20 mol/L carbonate reacts with 20 ml of 0.225 mol/L calcium chloride..

For the procedure i think i am ok

but the calculation is where i have no idea how to start..
any help would be helpful

thank you
 
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Start with the precipitation reaction and then use the solubility product.
 
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chemisttree said:
Start with the precipitation reaction and then use the solubility product.


thank you for the reply..but I am still confused..i balanced out the equation which is
CaCl(2)(aq)+ Na(2)CO3(aq)-----> Ca(CO3)(l)+2NaCl(aq)

and then the moler mass are:
1) 10ml of 0.20 mol/l sodium carbonate is 0.01*0.20=0.002
2) 20ml of 0,225 mol/l calcium chloride is 0.020*0.225=0.0045


and the mass of the participate is 2.82g -2.60g(mass of the filter) = .72g

but now i have no idea where to go...i know i have to do stoichiometry but i am so confusedd

Plz anyone help
 
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Now, what is the solubility product for CaCO3?

Correction: Your equation should be

CaCl(2)(aq)+ Na(2)CO3(aq)-----> Ca(CO3)(s)+2NaCl(aq)
 

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