Chapter 3, Problem 3.63QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The production of Cryolite during the formation of Aluminum is given. The mass of ${\text{NaAlO}}_{\text{2}}$ that is required for the formation of $1.00\text{kg}$ ${\text{Na}}_{\text{3}}{\text{AlF}}_{\text{6}}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: A balanced chemical equation is useful for determining the stoichiometric relationship between the reactants and the products that are involved in the chemical reaction.

To determine: The mass of ${\text{NaAlO}}_{\text{2}}$ that is required for the formation of $1.00\text{kg}$ ${\text{Na}}_{\text{3}}{\text{AlF}}_{\text{6}}$.