[jodi]

 
Okay I'm starting to feel really stupid and frustrated my brain can't take much more!! Please *delete me*!

okay here's my problem:

STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS

Bakind soda, NaHCO3 is often used as an antacid.  It neutralizes excess hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach.  the balanced equation for the raction is:

NaHCo3 + HCl -----> NaCl + H2O + CO2

Milk of magnesia, which is an aqueous suspension of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, is also used as an antacid.  the balanced equation for the reaction is:

Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl -------> 2H2O + MgCl2

Which is the more effective antacid, 1.00 g of NaHCO3 or 1.00 g of Mg(OH)2?

My problem is that I have tried to do it but I don't know what ratio to use, or even if I shouldbe using a ratio? is it asking me to find the percent yield? I really dont' know, I'm so confused!!

Please *delete me*! thank you!!

[AWK]

Calculate mass of HCl needed for neutralization of 1 gram  NaHCO3 or Mg(OH)2, respectively

[Donaldson Tan]

1g of NaHCo3 or Mg(OH)2 can react with more HCl?