Tantalum metal is produced by reaction of potassium heptafluorotantalate (K2TaF7) with elemental sodium (Na) in a reactor heated to 850oC. The by-products are potassium fluoride (KF) and sodium fluoride (NaF). The reactor is charged with 208.0 kg of K2TaF7 and 28.0 kg of Na. Assume that the reaction goes to completion.

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Tantalum metal is produced by reaction of potassium heptafluorotantalate (K2TaF7) with elemental sodium (Na) in a reactor heated to 850oC. The by-products are potassium fluoride (KF) and sodium fluoride (NaF). The reactor is charged with 208.0 kg of K2TaF7 and 28.0 kg of Na. Assume that the reaction goes to completion. 
The reactor contents at the completion of this reaction will be the following:
Enter the number of kg of K2TaF7 remaining: 
a)the number of kg of Na remaining:
b)the number of kg of Ta present:
c)the number of kg of KF present:
d)the number of kg of NaF present:

DrBob222 · Answer

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schoolgirl · Answer

Many thanks.

schoolgirl · Answer

Sorry but I couldent make it :(

Anonymous · Answer

Work it out yourself. If you'd done the practice exercises you'd have no problem.

schoolgirl · Answer

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