Consider the following, explosive chemical reaction: 2 Na + 2 H2O → 2 NaOH + H2 a) What is the theoretical mass of NaOH produced if 45 g of Na reacts? b) What is the percent yield of the reaction if 37 g of NaOH were actually produced in (a)?

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Consider the following, explosive chemical reaction:

2 Na + 2 H2O → 2 NaOH + H2

a) What is the theoretical mass of NaOH produced if 45 g of Na reacts?

b) What is the percent yield of the reaction if 37 g of NaOH were actually produced in (a)?

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