When measuring solid NaOH in pellet form, explain why you won’t be able to measure exactly 1.000 grams. What are the consequences of this?

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Jemel · Answer 1 · 2021-06-07T09:48:20+0000

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Step-by-step explanation:

Pellet form of NaOH is highly hygroscopic . It absorbs moisture from air and its weight is increased by the time one tries to weigh one gram of it . Moreover it also reacts with carbon dioxide gas of atmosphere to form sodium carbonate .

2 NaOH + CO₂ = Na₂CO₃ + H₂0.

It also increases its weight .

When measuring solid NaOH in pellet form, explain why you won’t be able to measure exactly 1.000 grams. What are the consequences of this?

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