Calculating concentration of product & mass of a precipitate

In summary, a mixture of 100 mL of 0.2 mol/L sodium carbonate solution and 200 mL of 0.1 mol/L calcium nitrate solution can be used to produce calcium carbonate and sodium nitrate. The balanced equation for the reaction is 3Na2CO3 + Ca3(NO3)2 ---> 3CaCO3 + 2Na3NO3. The number of moles involved in the reaction can be used to determine the mass of calcium carbonate produced and the concentration of the sodium nitrate solution. Further steps, such as using the mole ratio and molar mass, can be taken to obtain the desired values.
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The question is:
100 mL of 0.2 mol/L sodium carbonate solution and 200 mL of 0.1 mol/L calcium nitrate solution are mixed together. Calculate the mass of calcium carbonate that would precipitate and the concentration of the sodium nitrate solution that will be produced.

I believe the balanced equation would be: 3Na2CO3 + Ca3(NO3)2 ---> 3CaCO3 + 2Na3NO3
I'm not quite sure where to go from there. Please help!
 
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There are a number of steps involved. A good idea is to write down what you know, what you don't know and how to obtain certain values (e.g. at the end, you need mass, how do you get mass from moles might be useful). Firstly, I am guessing it goes to completion? You know the number of moles that participates in a general reaction (3Na2CO3 + Ca3(NO3)2 ---> 3CaCO3 + 2Na3NO3), what does that tell you?
 
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Related to Calculating concentration of product & mass of a precipitate

1. How do you calculate the concentration of a product?

The concentration of a product is calculated by dividing the amount of the product produced by the volume of the solution it was produced in. This can also be expressed as moles per liter (M) or grams per liter (g/L).

2. What is the formula for calculating the mass of a precipitate?

The formula for calculating the mass of a precipitate is mass = concentration x volume. This means that the mass of a precipitate is directly proportional to the concentration of the solution it was formed in and the volume of that solution.

3. How do you convert between moles and grams?

To convert from moles to grams, you can use the molar mass of the substance. This is the mass of one mole of a substance and can be found on the periodic table. To convert from grams to moles, you can divide the mass by the molar mass.

4. What is the purpose of calculating the concentration of a product?

Calculating the concentration of a product is important in understanding the amount of the product that is present in a solution. This information can be used to determine the efficiency of a reaction, the yield of a reaction, and to make predictions for future reactions.

5. Can the concentration of a product change over time?

Yes, the concentration of a product can change over time. This is because the reaction that produces the product may not be complete and there may be other factors, such as temperature and pressure, that can affect the reaction rate and therefore the concentration of the product.

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