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  • Hydrogen Gas Production from Sodium Reaction: A Step-by-Step Calculation
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    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.

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