Chemistry NMDCAT MCQs
Moles and Avogadro's Numbers
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July 2, 2026
The mass of sodium chloride (NaCl) produced when 0.5 moles of sodium react completely with excess chlorine gas according to 2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl is (Na = 23, Cl = 35.5)
A.
58.5 g
B.
29.25 g
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C.
117 g
D.
14.625 g
📝 Explanation
The mole ratio Na : NaCl is 1:1. Therefore, 0.5 moles of Na produce 0.5 moles of NaCl. Mass = 0.5 × 58.5 = 29.25 g.
📖 Additional Information
58.5 g
29.25 g
117 g
14.625 g
The mole ratio Na : NaCl is 1:1. Therefore, 0.5 moles of Na produce 0.5 moles of NaCl. Mass = 0.5 × 58.5 = 29.25 g.