NiCO3 plus H2SO4 NiSO4 plus Co2 plus H2O How many grams of nickel Carbonate are needed to react with 12 grams of sulfuric acid?

Answer 1

To determine how many grams of nickel carbonate (NiCO₃) are needed to react with 12 grams of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), we first need to know the molar masses: NiCO₃ (approximately 118.7 g/mol) and H₂SO₄ (approximately 98.1 g/mol). The balanced chemical equation indicates a 1:1 molar ratio between NiCO₃ and H₂SO₄.

Calculating the moles of H₂SO₄ in 12 grams gives us about 0.122 moles. Thus, we will need an equal amount of moles of NiCO₃, which corresponds to about 14.5 grams of NiCO₃ (0.122 moles × 118.7 g/mol).