How many moles of hydrogen are present in 20g of 85% pure NaHCO3.
0.202
Molecular mass of NaHCO3 = 23+1+12+(3× 16)=84u
Now, for purity, 85% of given substance is NaHCO3.
∴ Amount of NaHCO3 present = 85100 ×20=17g
From the molecular mass, 84g = 1 mole of H
Therefore 17g = 0.202 mole of H