When hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium sulfide, hydrogen sulfide gas and sodium chloride are produced. How many moles of H2S will be generated by 2.56 moles of HCI?

2HCl+Na2S-H2S+2NaCl

A. 1.28 moles
B. 2.56 moles
C. 5.12 moles
D. 5.56 moles

Question

When hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium sulfide, hydrogen sulfide gas and sodium chloride are produced. How many moles of H2S will be generated by 2.56 moles of HCI?

2HCl+Na2S->H2S+2NaCl

A. 1.28 moles
B. 2.56 moles
C. 5.12 moles
D. 5.56 moles

welshfella · Answer

form the equation  2 moles of HCL produce 1 mole of H2S


therefore 2.56 moles of HCl will produce 2.56 / 2 moles of H2S

thewiselord · Answer

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