Questions: Unit 7 Exam
What is the molarity of a solution in which 3.8 moles of sodium chloride is dissolved in water to a final volume of 2.5 L ? Molarity ( mol / L ) Enter
Transcript text: Unit 7 Exam
What is the molarity of a solution in which 3.8 moles of sodium chloride is dissolved in water to a final volume of 2.5 L ?
Molarity ( $\mathrm{mol} / \mathrm{L}$ )
Enter
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understand the Definition of Molarity
Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute divided by the volume of the solution in liters. The formula for molarity (\(M\)) is:
\[
M = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{volume of solution in liters}}
\]
Step 2: Identify the Given Values
From the problem, we are given:
Moles of sodium chloride (\(\text{NaCl}\)) = 3.8 moles
Volume of the solution = 2.5 liters
Step 3: Calculate the Molarity
Substitute the given values into the molarity formula:
\[
M = \frac{3.8 \, \text{moles}}{2.5 \, \text{L}}
\]
Step 4: Perform the Calculation
Calculate the molarity:
\[
M = 1.52 \, \text{mol/L}
\]
Final Answer
The molarity of the solution is \(\boxed{1.52 \, \text{mol/L}}\).