Chapter 6, Problem 56Q

(a)

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Interpretation:

Balanced equation for the reaction between hydrogen ions and sodium bicarbonate has to be written.  The acid neutralizing capacity of ${\text{NaHCO}}_{\text{3}}$ has to be calculated.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The cost to neutralize one mole of ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ has to be calculated if the cost of ${\text{NaHCO}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{\$9}\text{.50/kg}$.