To calculate the chemical composition density of your final compound, you'll first need to know the atomic weights of the elements involved and the formula units of the compounds to calculate the molar masses.
However, I should clarify first that NaOH is not a reducing agent. Still, rather it is a strong base that can be used to precipitate metal hydroxides from their respective metal salts in solution, in a process known as precipitation.
If you're attempting to synthesize ZnO and CuO using ZnCl2 and Cu(NO3)2.3H2O as starting materials, then NaOH could be used to precipitate Zn(OH)2 and Cu(OH)2, which could then be calcinated to form ZnO and CuO.
Given this information, you can calculate the theoretical densities of ZnO and CuO and their composite. Here's how:
Calculate the molar mass (MM) of ZnO and CuO: MM(ZnO) = atomic weight of Zn + atomic weight of O = 65.38 g/mol + 16.00 g/mol = 81.38 g/molMM(CuO) = atomic weight of Cu + atomic weight of O = 63.55 g/mol + 16.00 g/mol = 79.55 g/mol
Use the molar mass and the density of the crystal to calculate the density. For example, if we take the density of ZnO as 5.606 g/cm^3 and CuO as 6.315 g/cm^3 (values from the literature): You'll then calculate the mass of .05 mol ZnO and .05 mol CuO: Mass of .05 mol ZnO = .05 * MM(ZnO) = .05 * 81.38 g/mol = 4.069 g Mass of .05 mol CuO = .05 * MM(CuO) = .05 * 79.55 g/mol = 3.978 g, Total mass = 4.069 g + 3.978 g = 8.047 g
Suppose you are assuming the composite has the same volume. In that case, whether it is pure ZnO, CuO or a mixture of the two, you can now calculate the density of your composite: Density of the composite = Total mass / Total volume. However, to accurately perform this calculation, you would need to know your sample's volume, which could be determined through methods such as geometric measurement if the shape is regular, or using displacement methods if it is irregular.
This will give you an estimated density for your ZnO and CuO composite mixture.
It's important to note that actual experimental results may differ due to factors such as porosity, compaction, and other variables in the synthesis and processing methods.