Metallic sodium was originally produced by the Deville process, where sodium carbonate and carbon black are heated to 1100 C to produce sodium (as a liquid at that temperature) and carbon monoxide gas, according to the following balanced equation.
Na2CO3(s) 2C(s)
2Na(l)
3CO(g)
If 2.3 kg of sodium carbonate is heated, what is the maximum amount of sodium that can be produced?
A) 0.50 kg
B) 1.0 kg
C) 1.5 kg
D) 11 kg
E) 21 kg
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