You are preparing for an experiment, which requires 225 g of Phosphoric Acid. The

only container readily available is a 150-mL Erlenmeyer Flask. Is it large enough to

contain the acid which has a density of 1.83 g/mL?


To determine if the 150-mL Erlenmeyer flask is large enough to hold 225 g of phosphoric acid, we can calculate the volume that the phosphoric acid will occupy based on its density and then compare it to the flask's capacity.

### Step 1: Use the density formula to find the volume.
The density \( \rho \) of phosphoric acid is given as \( 1.83 \, \text{g/mL} \), and the mass \( m \) is \( 225 \, \text{g} \).

The density formula is:
\[
\rho = \frac{m}{V}
\]
Where \( V \) is the volume. Rearranging to solve for \( V \):
\[
V = \frac{m}{\rho} = \frac{225 \, \text{g}}{1.83 \, \text{g/mL}} \approx 122.95 \, \text{mL}
\]

### Step 2: Compare the calculated volume to the flask's capacity.
The calculated volume of \( 122.95 \, \text{mL} \) is less than the capacity of the 150-mL flask.

### Conclusion:
Yes, the 150-mL Erlenmeyer flask is large enough to contain the 225 g of phosphoric acid since the required volume is approximately **122.95 mL**, which is less than the 150 mL capacity of the flask.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
1. How would the required flask size change if the density of the acid were lower?
2. What would be the volume if the density of phosphoric acid were 2.00 g/mL?
3. How can you accurately measure 122.95 mL of

Learn how to calculate if a 150-mL Erlenmeyer flask can hold 225 g of phosphoric acid based on its density of 1.83 g/mL. Understand the density formula and volume calculation method used to determine if the flask's capacity is sufficient. Suitable for high school students studying chemistry or physics.

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