Solving Acid-Base Reactions: NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O

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The discussion revolves around the neutralization reaction between NaOH and HCl, producing NaCl and water, with a total heat release of 2826J. Participants clarify that the final concentration of 0.5M NaCl is derived from the stoichiometry of the reaction, and both stoichiometric calculations and final concentration can yield the same result for moles of NaCl produced. There is confusion regarding the mass of the solution, with some arguing it should be 100g based on the initial volumes, while others support the 102g calculation using the density of the resulting NaCl solution. The importance of understanding how to calculate the mass and moles accurately is emphasized, alongside the need to clarify the role of density in these calculations. Overall, the discussion highlights the complexities of stoichiometry and solution concentration in acid-base reactions.
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Homework Statement



NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) ------> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

50mL of 1.0M HCl and 50ml 1.0M NaOH was mixed. Total heat is 2826J. If the density of 0.5M NaCl produced in this reaction is 1.02g/mL:
a) What is the mass of the solution?
b) Moles of water formed
c) Moles of NaCl formed
d) Molar heat of reaction

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The Attempt at a Solution



a) 1.02g/ml x 100ml = 102 g
b) 50ml x 0.001 x 1M =0.05 moles of Water
d) 2826/0.05 = 56.52kJ

Iam very confused about c). Why is there "0.5M"in the question? Do I have to use that molarity during calculation?
 
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I am not sure what is so confusing? If you start with amounts of reagents given, you calculate number of moles of NaCl produced, and you check what is the final volume, you will find 0.5 M is just the final concentration of NaCl. I suppose teacher will prefer you to calculate amount of product from the stoichiometry, not from the final concentration, but both ways give correct result.
 
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I get it. :) What I am also confused about is whether the mass of the solution os 102g or 100g. TA said we ar multiplying the dnesity of NaCl to 100ml(50ml+50ml) for finding heat gained by solution. according to the lab manual, the calculation is saying 102 g. However, I think 100g is the mass of the solution.
 
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What volume? What density? What mass then?
 
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