Question
Chemistry Question on Mole concept and Molar Masses
The molarity of 98% H2SO4 (d = 1.8 g/mL) by weight is
A
6 M
B
18 M
C
10 M
D
4 M
Answer
18 M
Explanation
Solution
Molar mass of H2SO4 = 98g/mol = Mm
D =density = 1.84g/mL
W/w = 98%
V = 1dm3 = 1L = 1000ml
Mass of solution = V x D
M = 1000 x 1.84 = 1840g per 1000mL
Using w/w, 98% of 1840g = H2SO4
= (98/100) x 1840 = 1803.2g = m
Nos of moles = m/Mm = 1803.2/98 = 18.4moles per 1000mL
Thus, molarity = 18.4M
The amount of moles of solute present in a litre of solution is known as molarity.
- By dividing the moles of solute by the volume of the solution, molarity is determined.
- The letter 'M' stands for it.
- Additionally known as Molar Concentration.
- Molarity is expressed in terms of M, mol, or mol/L.
- The unit symbol for molarity in the SI system is mol/L or mol/dm3.
Molarity Formula is given as follows:
M = n/V
Where
M = Molarity of a particular solution
n = Number of moles of the solute
V = Volume of the solution
It can also be understood as
Molarity = Number of moles of the solute/Volume of solution in liters.