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Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
Chapter 4, Problem 46a

How many moles of solute are present in each of the following solutions? (a) 35.0 mL of 1.200 M HNO3

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Determine the formula for calculating moles from molarity and volume: \( \text{moles} = \text{molarity} \times \text{volume in liters} \).
Convert the volume from milliliters to liters: \( 35.0 \text{ mL} = 0.0350 \text{ L} \).
Substitute the given values into the formula: \( \text{moles} = 1.200 \text{ M} \times 0.0350 \text{ L} \).
Perform the multiplication to find the number of moles.
Ensure the units are consistent and the calculation is correct.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Molarity (M)

Molarity is a measure of concentration defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. It is expressed in moles per liter (mol/L). Understanding molarity is crucial for calculating the amount of solute in a given volume of solution, as it directly relates the volume of the solution to the number of moles present.
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In chemistry, it is often necessary to convert volumes from milliliters (mL) to liters (L) when working with molarity. Since 1 L equals 1000 mL, converting mL to L involves dividing the volume in mL by 1000. This conversion is essential for accurately applying the molarity formula to determine the number of moles of solute.
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Calculating Moles from Molarity

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