Math Problem Statement

  1. What is the molarity of a solution that was prepared by dissolving 82.0 g of CaCl2 (molar mass = 111.1 g/mol) in enough water to make 812 mL of solution?

Solution

To calculate the molarity (M) of a solution, we use the formula:

M=moles of solutevolume of solution in litersM = \frac{{\text{{moles of solute}}}}{{\text{{volume of solution in liters}}}}

Step 1: Calculate moles of CaCl2\text{CaCl}_2

To find the moles of calcium chloride (CaCl2\text{CaCl}_2), use its molar mass:

moles=massmolar mass\text{{moles}} = \frac{{\text{{mass}}}}{{\text{{molar mass}}}}

Given:

  • Mass of CaCl2\text{CaCl}_2 = 82.0 g
  • Molar mass of CaCl2\text{CaCl}_2 = 111.1 g/mol

moles of CaCl2=82.0g111.1g/mol\text{{moles of }} \text{CaCl}_2 = \frac{{82.0 \, \text{g}}}{{111.1 \, \text{g/mol}}}

moles of CaCl2=0.738mol\text{{moles of }} \text{CaCl}_2 = 0.738 \, \text{mol}

Step 2: Convert volume to liters

The volume of the solution is given as 812 mL. To convert this to liters:

volume in liters=812mL1000=0.812L\text{{volume in liters}} = \frac{{812 \, \text{mL}}}{{1000}} = 0.812 \, \text{L}

Step 3: Calculate the molarity

Now, use the moles of solute and the volume of the solution in liters to find the molarity:

M=0.738mol0.812LM = \frac{{0.738 \, \text{mol}}}{{0.812 \, \text{L}}}

M0.909MM \approx 0.909 \, \text{M}

Final Answer:

The molarity of the solution is approximately 0.909 M.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How does temperature affect the molarity of a solution?
  2. What is the difference between molarity and molality?
  3. How would you prepare a 1 M solution of CaCl2\text{CaCl}_2?
  4. How does the dissolution of CaCl2\text{CaCl}_2 affect the conductivity of the solution?
  5. What role does calcium chloride play in industrial applications?

Tip: Always ensure you convert volumes to liters when calculating molarity, as molarity is expressed in moles per liter.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Molarity
Stoichiometry
Unit Conversion

Formulas

M = (moles of solute) / (volume of solution in liters)
moles = mass / molar mass
volume in liters = volume in mL / 1000

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12