Introductory Solution Stoichiometry: Acids/Bases

[jacksonpeeble]

Homework Statement

How many grams of solid calcium hydroxide are needed to react with 14.2 mL of a 1.62 M nitric acid solution? Assume that the volume remains constant when the calcium hydroxide is added.

Ca(OH)₂ + 2 HNO₃ Ca(NO₃)₂ + 2 H₂O

Homework Equations

Molarity=moles of solute/liters of solution

The Attempt at a Solution

I first balanced the equation (above). I know that I will need to set up the equation above with what information I have, and that I am looking for an answer in grams. However, I really don't know how to get started. Can someone give me the general outline/procedure for what to do with a problem like this (not necessarily this problem, although it probably can be verified that it is from OWL, so, as I'm sure many of you know, I can't go in and get this same problem anyhow.

 

[Borek]

Start calculating number of moles of nitric acid. Once you have moles it is an easy stoichiometry.