How Much Cadmium(II) Chloride Forms in a High School Chemistry Reaction?

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The discussion centers on the reaction between ammonium chloride and cadmium(II) nitrate, specifically determining the mass of cadmium(II) chloride (CdCl2) produced. The calculation presented indicates that 42.2 grams of CdCl2 forms from 24.6 grams of ammonium chloride. This conclusion is based on stoichiometric principles and requires verification through detailed calculations.

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How many grams of cadium(II)chloride will form when 24.6 grams of ammonium chloride reacts with cadium(II)nitrate?


I get 42.2 grams of CdCl2.


Is this correct?
 
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