Metallic Sodium Was Originally Produced by the Deville Process, Where $\circ$

question 75

Multiple Choice

Metallic sodium was originally produced by the Deville process, where sodium carbonate and carbon black are heated to 1100 ^$\circ$ C to produce sodium (as a liquid at that temperature) and carbon monoxide gas, according to the following balanced equation. Na₂CO₃(s) 2C(s) 2Na(l) 3CO(g)
If 2.3 kg of sodium carbonate is heated, what is the maximum amount of sodium that can be produced?

• A)0.50 kg
• B)1.0 kg
• C)1.5 kg
• D)11 kg
• E)21 kg

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