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  • Carbonic Acid Decomposition: Calculating Water and CO2 Production
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Write the Balanced Chemical Equation:

    H₂CO₃ (aq) → H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g)

    2. Calculate the Molar Mass of Carbonic Acid (H₂CO₃):

    * H: 1.01 g/mol * 2 = 2.02 g/mol

    * C: 12.01 g/mol

    * O: 16.00 g/mol * 3 = 48.00 g/mol

    * Total: 2.02 + 12.01 + 48.00 = 62.03 g/mol

    3. Calculate the Moles of Carbonic Acid:

    * Moles = mass / molar mass

    * Moles = 6.20 g / 62.03 g/mol = 0.100 mol

    4. Use the Mole Ratio from the Balanced Equation:

    * The balanced equation shows a 1:1 mole ratio between H₂CO₃ and both H₂O and CO₂. This means for every 1 mole of H₂CO₃, you will get 1 mole of H₂O and 1 mole of CO₂.

    5. Calculate the Mass of Water (H₂O) and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂):

    * Molar Mass of H₂O: 18.02 g/mol

    * Molar Mass of CO₂: 44.01 g/mol

    * Mass of H₂O: 0.100 mol * 18.02 g/mol = 1.80 g

    * Mass of CO₂: 0.100 mol * 44.01 g/mol = 4.40 g

    Answer:

    * 6.20 g of carbonic acid will form 1.80 g of water and 4.40 g of carbon dioxide.

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