1. Write the balanced chemical equation:
The reaction between sodium (Na) and water (H₂O) produces sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H₂):
2 Na + 2 H₂O → 2 NaOH + H₂
2. Determine the mole ratio:
From the balanced equation, we see that 2 moles of sodium react to produce 1 mole of hydrogen gas.
3. Calculate the moles of hydrogen gas:
Using the mole ratio, we can set up a proportion:
(2 moles Na) / (1 mole H₂) = (0.066 moles Na) / (x moles H₂)
Solving for x:
x = (0.066 moles Na) * (1 mole H₂) / (2 moles Na) = 0.033 moles H₂
Therefore, 0.033 moles of hydrogen gas are produced when 0.066 moles of sodium is completely reacted.