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Write a balance equation: Solid sodium metal reacts with water, giving a solution of sodium hydroxide and releasing hydrogen
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2Na +2H2O gives 2NaOH + H2 (balanced chemical equation)

We have to find number of moles sodium in 48.9 g (as it is the limiting reagent)

number of moles of sodium = mass of sodium/molar mass of sodium = 48.9/23 = 2.126 moles

from the balanced chemical equation it is clear that 2 moles of Na produce one mole of H2

Thus number of moles of H2 can be formed from the 2.126 moles is 1.063 moles

molar mass of H2 = 2 g/mole

mass of H2 = number of moles x molar mass = 1.063*2 = 2.126 g

The formed amount of H2 molecule is 2.126 g = 2.126 x 10-3 kg

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