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.