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Calculate the moles of hydrochloric acid (HCl) used.

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  1. Calculate the moles of hydrochloric acid (HCl) used.

    Volume of HCl =200 cm3=0.200 L= 200 \text{ cm}^3 = 0.200 \text{ L}
    Concentration of HCl =1 M=1 mol/L= 1 \text{ M} = 1 \text{ mol/L}

    Moles of HCl=Concentration×Volume=1 mol/L×0.200 L=0.200 mol\text{Moles of HCl} = \text{Concentration} \times \text{Volume} = 1 \text{ mol/L} \times 0.200 \text{ L} = 0.200 \text{ mol}
  2. Use the stoichiometry from the balanced equation to find the moles of BCO3\text{BCO}_3.

    The balanced equation is: BCO3(s)+2HCl(aq)→BCl2(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)\text{BCO}_3(s) + 2\text{HCl}(aq) \rightarrow \text{BCl}_2(aq) + \text{CO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(l)
    From the equation, 1 mole of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 reacts with 2 moles of HCl.

    Moles of BCO3=Moles of HCl2=0.200 mol2=0.100 mol\text{Moles of BCO}_3 = \frac{\text{Moles of HCl}}{2} = \frac{0.200 \text{ mol}}{2} = 0.100 \text{ mol}
  3. Calculate the molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3.

    Mass of BCO3=1 g\text{BCO}_3 = 1 \text{ g}

    Molar mass of BCO3=MassMoles=1 g0.100 mol=10.0 g/mol\text{Molar mass of BCO}_3 = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Moles}} = \frac{1 \text{ g}}{0.100 \text{ mol}} = 10.0 \text{ g/mol}
  4. Calculate the relative atomic mass of B.

    The molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 is the sum of the relative atomic masses of B, C, and three O atoms.
    Let the relative atomic mass of B be xx.

    x+C+(3×O)=10.0x + \text{C} + (3 \times \text{O}) = 10.0

    Given C = 12.0 and O = 16.0:

    x+12.0+(3×16.0)=10.0x + 12.0 + (3 \times 16.0) = 10.0 x+12.0+48.0=10.0x + 12.0 + 48.0 = 10.0 x+60.0=10.0x + 60.0 = 10.0

    This result indicates an error in the problem statement or given values, as the calculated molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 (10.0 g/mol) is less than the mass of the carbonate part (CO3\text{CO}_3) alone (12.0 + 3*16.0 = 60.0 g/mol). This would imply a negative atomic mass for B, which is not possible.

    Let's re-evaluate the calculation assuming the molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 should be greater than 60.0 g/mol.
    If the mass of the carbonate was, for example, 10 g instead of 1 g, then:
    Molar mass of BCO3=10 g0.100 mol=100 g/mol\text{BCO}_3 = \frac{10 \text{ g}}{0.100 \text{ mol}} = 100 \text{ g/mol}
    Then, x+60.0=100.0x + 60.0 = 100.0
    x=100.0−60.0=40.0x = 100.0 - 60.0 = 40.0

    Given the problem as stated, with 1 g of carbonate reacting, the calculated molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 is 10.0 g/mol. This value is chemically impossible for a compound containing C and 3 O atoms. There might be a typo in the mass of the carbonate (1 g) or the concentration/volume of HCl.

    Assuming the question intends for a positive atomic mass for B, and that the molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 should be greater than 60.0 g/mol, there is an inconsistency in the provided data. If we proceed strictly with the given numbers, the result for B would be negative.

    Let's assume the molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 was intended to be a value that yields a positive atomic mass for B. For example, if the mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 was 7 g instead of 1 g:
    Moles of BCO3=0.100 mol\text{BCO}_3 = 0.100 \text{ mol}
    Mass of BCO3=7 g\text{BCO}_3 = 7 \text{ g}
    Molar mass of BCO3=7 g0.100 mol=70 g/mol\text{BCO}_3 = \frac{7 \text{ g}}{0.100 \text{ mol}} = 70 \text{ g/mol}
    Then, x+12.0+(3×16.0)=70.0x + 12.0 + (3 \times 16.0) = 70.0
    x+12.0+48.0=70.0x + 12.0 + 48.0 = 70.0
    x+60.0=70.0x + 60.0 = 70.0
    x=70.0−60.0=10.0x = 70.0 - 60.0 = 10.0

    Given the direct numbers in the problem, the calculation leads to an impossible result. If we strictly follow the numbers:

    x=10.0−60.0=−50.0x = 10.0 - 60.0 = -50.0

    Since atomic mass cannot be negative, there is an error in the question's numerical values. However, if we assume a common element like Calcium (Ca) for B, its atomic mass is 40.0. If B is Ca, then CaCO3\text{CaCO}_3 has a molar mass of 40.0+12.0+(3×16.0)=100.0 g/mol40.0 + 12.0 + (3 \times 16.0) = 100.0 \text{ g/mol}.
    If the molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3 is 100.0 g/mol, then 0.100 mol would be 10.0 g. This suggests the "1 g" might be a typo for "10 g".

    Assuming the mass of the carbonate was intended to be 10 g (a common value for such problems to yield a reasonable answer):
    Step 3 (Revised): Calculate the molar mass of BCO3\text{BCO}_3.
    Mass of BCO3=10 g\text{BCO}_3 = 10 \text{ g} (assuming typo from 1 g)

    Molar mass of BCO3=10 g0.100 mol=100.0 g/mol\text{Molar mass of BCO}_3 = \frac{10 \text{ g}}{0.100 \text{ mol}} = 100.0 \text{ g/mol}

    Step 4 (Revised): Calculate the relative atomic mass of B.

    x+12.0+(3×16.0)=100.0x + 12.0 + (3 \times 16.0) = 100.0 x+12.0+48.0=100.0x + 12.0 + 48.0 = 100.0 x+60.0=100.0x + 60.0 = 100.0 x=100.0−60.0=40.0x = 100.0 - 60.0 = 40.0

    The relative atomic mass of B is 40.0.

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