The Lye Factory

  • Na2CO3 + Ca(OH)2 = CaCO3 + 2 NaOH

  • 1 mole of soda ash weighs 106 g

  • 1 mole of slaked lime weighs 74 g

  • 1 mole of limestone weighs 100 g

  • 1 mole of caustic soda weighs 40 g

How many g of soda ash do we need to make 1000 g of caustic soda?

How many g of soda ash do we need to “go with” 1000 g of slaked lime?

How many g of caustic soda can be made from 1000 g of soda ash and 1000 g of slaked lime?