Math Problem Statement
A. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided before each number. Show your solution
for the following problems. (5pts each)
_____1. Sterling silver contains 93.5% silver, if a necklace made of sterling weighs 15g. What is the mass of the
silver dissolved contained in the necklace?
a. 1.6 g b. 6.2 g c. 9.0 g d. 14.0 g
_____2. Rubbing alcohol is commonly used as an antiseptic for small cuts. It is sold as a 70% solution of
isopropyl alcohol in water. What volume of isopropyl alcohol is used to make 500 mL of rubbing
alcohol?
a. 35.0 mL b. 350 mL c. 3.50 mL d. 0.350 mL
_____3. What is the concentration, in % (m/v) of a solution containing 15.0 g KCl in 600.0 mL solution?
a. 5.00%. b. 2.00% c. 0.200% d. 2.50%
_____4. What volume of 0.250 M KOH solution contains 6.31 grams of KOH?
a. 631 mL b. 28.11 mL c. 450 mL d. 0.449 mL
Solution
Let us solve each question step by step, showing the calculations and reasoning:
Problem 1: Mass of silver in the necklace
Sterling silver contains 93.5% silver, and the necklace weighs 15 g.
We find the mass of silver using:
Substituting the given values:
Correct Answer: d. 14.0 g
Problem 2: Volume of isopropyl alcohol in 500 mL solution
Rubbing alcohol is 70% isopropyl alcohol. This means 70 mL of isopropyl alcohol is present in every 100 mL of solution.
To find the volume of isopropyl alcohol in 500 mL solution:
Correct Answer: b. 350 mL
Problem 3: Concentration of KCl in the solution
The formula for percent concentration (% ) is:
Substituting the given values:
Correct Answer: d. 2.50%
Problem 4: Volume of 0.250 M KOH solution needed to contain 6.31 g of KOH
First, calculate the number of moles of KOH using its molar mass (KOH = 39.1 + 16 + 1 = 56.1 g/mol):
Now, use the molarity equation to find the volume:
Substituting:
Correct Answer: c. 450 mL
Final Answers:
- d. 14.0 g
- b. 350 mL
- d. 2.50%
- c. 450 mL
Would you like detailed explanations or have any questions?
Here are five related problems you might find helpful:
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- What volume of water is needed to dilute 70 mL of rubbing alcohol to a 35% solution?
- Find the % concentration (m/v) of 10 g sugar in 200 mL solution.
- How many grams of KOH are needed to prepare 1 L of a 0.5 M solution?
- A 15 g alloy contains 80% copper. What is the mass of copper?
Tip: Always verify unit conversions and formulas to avoid errors in calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage calculation
Concentration in solutions
Molarity and moles
Mass-to-volume conversions
Formulas
Mass of silver = Percentage × Total mass
Volume of solute = Percentage × Total volume
% (m/v) = (Mass of solute / Volume of solution) × 100
M = moles of solute / volume of solution (in liters)
Theorems
Proportional reasoning in percentage
Definition of molarity
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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