Given NaHCO_3(aq) + HCl(aq) rarr CO_2(g)uarr + NaCl(aq) + H_2O(l).. what is the stoichiometric ratio between sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate?

1 Answer
Mar 25, 2017

You have the equation that clearly specifies the molar ratio, the chemical equivalence.........

Explanation:

NaHCO_3(aq) + HCl(aq) rarr CO_2(g)uarr + NaCl(aq) + H_2O(l)

Mass and charge are balanced, so this is reasonable, and it specifies a molar equivalence of 1:1 with respect to NaCl:NaHCO_3; i.e. there is a 1:1 stoichiometry....What about with carbon dioxide and hydrogen chloride?