What is the concentration (mol dm\(^{-3}\)) of a solution containing 28 g of potassium hydroxide per 100 cm\(^3\) of solution? (K=39; H=1; O=16)
You can apply any of the two methods below:
METHOD 1: The use of the solubility formula, which is;
Solubility = \(\frac{mass}{Molar mass}\) X \(\frac{1000}{Volume of Solvent}\)
But Molar mass of KOH = 39 + 16 + 1 = 56g/mol
Also given; mass of KOH = 28g
Volume of Solvent used = 100cm\(^3\)
Solubility = \(\frac{28}{56}\) X \(\frac{1000}{100}\)
= 5 moldm\(^{-3}\)
METHOD 2: Using the simple proportion method
If 28g of KOH was dissolved in 100cm\(^3\) of water
then, Xg of KOH will be dissolved in 1000cm\(^3\) of water
X = \(\frac{{28}\times{1000}}{100}\)
X = 280 gdm\(^{-3}\)
Recall that Molar Concentration (mol dm\(^{-3}\)) = \(\frac{Mass Concentration}{Molar mass}\)
= \(\frac{280}{56}\)
= 5 moldm\(^{-3}\)
Kindly choose any of the methods you find easier and comprehending.
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