Question

question 1
what is the mole ratio of carbon to sodium acetate in nac₂h₃o₂?
2 mol c : 3 mol nac₂h₃o₂
1 mol c : 1 mol nac₂h₃o₂
1 mol c : 2 mol nac₂h₃o₂
2 mol c : 1 mol nac₂h₃o₂

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the formula of sodium acetate

In the formula \(NaC_2H_3O_2\), for every 1 molecule of \(NaC_2H_3O_2\), there are 2 carbon atoms.

Step2: Determine the mole ratio

Since the mole ratio is based on the number of atoms in the formula, for 1 mole of \(NaC_2H_3O_2\), there are 2 moles of carbon. So the mole ratio of carbon to sodium acetate is \(2\space mol\space C:1\space mol\space NaC_2H_3O_2\)

Answer:

2 mol C : 1 mol \(NaC_2H_3O_2\) (the fourth option)