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Multiple Choice
What is the molarity of a solution that contains 17 g of NH3 (ammonia) in 0.50 L of solution? (Molar mass of NH3 = 17 g/mol)
A
2 M
B
0.1 M
C
0.5 M
D
1 M
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First, understand that molarity (M) is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. The formula for molarity is: , where is the number of moles of solute and is the volume of the solution in liters.
Calculate the number of moles of NH3 using its mass and molar mass. The formula to find moles is: . Here, the mass of NH3 is 17 g and the molar mass is 17 g/mol.
Substitute the values into the formula to find the moles of NH3: . This calculation will give you the number of moles of NH3.
Now, use the molarity formula to find the molarity of the solution. Substitute the number of moles of NH3 and the volume of the solution (0.50 L) into the molarity formula: .
Perform the division to find the molarity of the solution. This will give you the molarity in moles per liter (M).