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3. \( 88 \mathrm{~g} \) of a mixture of \( \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3} \) and \( \mathrm{CaCO}_{3} \) is heated to a constant mass of \( 3.00 \mathrm{~g} \). What was the mass of \( \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3} \) (in
grams) in the mixture?
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The correct answer is: 1.88

Na2CO3 does not decompose on heating.

CaCO3 decomposes to form CaO and CO2.

CaCO3ΔCaO+CO2

   Loss in mass is due to loss of CO2 gas

  (3.88-3.00=0.88g) of CO2 is lost during heating.

0.88 g CO2=0.8844=0.02 mol CO2

From the reaction stoichiometry,

0.02 mol CO20.02 mol CaCO3

0.02 mol CaCO3=0.02×100=2.00g CaCO3

   Mass of Na2CO3 in the mixture =3.88-2.00 g=1.88 g

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