In testing the effectiveness of an antacid compound, 20.0g of Hydrochloric Acid is mixed with 28.0g of Magnesium Hydroxide. Will the base neutralize (Completely use up) all of the acid? How much of which substance is in excess? 2HCL + (OH) 2 - > MgCl2 + 2H20

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Clarence Herrera

28 February, 07:57

In testing the effectiveness of an antacid compound, 20.0g of Hydrochloric Acid is mixed with 28.0g of Magnesium Hydroxide. Will the base neutralize (Completely use up) all of the acid? How much of which substance is in excess? 2HCL + (OH) 2 - > MgCl2 + 2H20

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Ella · Answer 1

Base Mg (OH) 2 does neutralise the acid and is 12g in excess.

Explanation:

2HCL + Mg (OH) 2 - > MgCl2 + 2H20

2 * 36.458 g of HCL react with 58.319 g of Mg (OH) 2 to neutralise it.

72.916 HCl reacts with 58.319 g of the base.

So 20 g HCl reacts with (58.319/72.916) * 20 = 16g.

There are 28 g of Mg (OH) 2 so the base does neutralise all the acid.

The Mg (OH) 2 is 28 - 16 = 12 g in excess.