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Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:24 am
by IneedhelpwithChem
Hi everyone. I have an assignment which requires me to solve this.
"Determine the mass of KClO3 required to make a 0.5M solution. Atomic masses: K = 39, Cl =35.5, O = 16"

Can someone please tell me what steps I need to go through to get the answer, what do I need to find? I know how to calculate molar mass and such, i'm just not sure of the steps I need to take to get the answer for the question.
Thanks in advance.

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:49 am
by ChenBeier
0,5 M means 0,5 mol/l
Calculate molar Mass, this the weight for 1 mol. Calculate then for 0,5 mol. This mass put in a measured flask and fill up to 1l with water

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:54 am
by IneedhelpwithChem
Molar mass of KCLO3 is 39 + 35.5 + 16(x3) = 125.5
= 125.5g/ 1 mole
this is what I have so far, what next?

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:06 pm
by ChenBeier
No
The molar mass is not correct its 122,5 g/mol, but can you read above.
There is it written how to go further.

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:12 pm
by IneedhelpwithChem
yes, so I have to divide the moral mass in half to get the answer for .5 mol? and then add water?? I don't understand completely

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:18 pm
by ChenBeier
Yes it is the half of this amount. This has to be dissolved in water to get 1 l.

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:22 pm
by IneedhelpwithChem
wow........guess I overcomplicated it, thank you so much

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:29 pm
by IneedhelpwithChem
Molar mass of KCLO3 is 39 + 35.5 + 16(x3) = 122.5
= 122.5g per 1 mole solution
Molar mass of KCLO3 for 0.5M solution = 122.5g divided by 2
= 61.25g per .5 mole solution

Re: Determining mass for solutions

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:34 pm
by ChenBeier
IneedhelpwithChem wrote: Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:29 pm Molar mass of KCLO3 is 39 + 35.5 + 16(x3) = 122.5
= 122.5g per 1 mole solution
Molar mass of KCLO3 for 0.5M solution = 122.5g divided by 2
= 61.25g per .5 mole solution
The Molar mass is 122,5 g/mol. The mass of 0,5 mol is 61,25 g.
After dissolving it in water up to 1 l!!!! it is 0,5 mol/l