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Solution: Dissolving 3.00 g of an impure sample of calcium

Chapter 5, Problem 5.6b

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Dissolving 3.00 g of an impure sample of calcium carbonate in hydrochloric acid produced 0.656 L of carbon dioxide (measured at 20.0C and 792 mmHg). Calculate the percent by mass of calcium carbonate in the sample. State any assumptions.

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QUESTION:

Dissolving 3.00 g of an impure sample of calcium carbonate in hydrochloric acid produced 0.656 L of carbon dioxide (measured at 20.0C and 792 mmHg). Calculate the percent by mass of calcium carbonate in the sample. State any assumptions.

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The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Calcium carbonate with HCl to produce Carbon dioxide is:

The molar ratio of Calcium carbonate and Carbon dioxide is equal, i.e., 1:1 is indicated by the balanced chemical equation.

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