Mass of Co(NO₃)₂ = 1.95 g
V KOH = 0.350 L
[KOH] = 0.220 M
Kf = 5.0 x 10⁹
molar mass of Co(NO₃)₂ = 182.943 g/mol
so [Co(NO₃)₂] = 1.95 / (0.350 * 182.943) = 0.03045 M
[Co²⁺] = 0.03045 M
[OH⁻] = 0.22 M
chemical reaction:
Co²⁺(aq) + 4 OH⁻ ⇄ Co(OH)₄²⁻
I (M) 0.03045 0.22 0
C (M) - 0.03045 - 4 (0.03045) 0.03045
E (M) - x 0.22 - 4(0.03045) 0.03045
= 0.0982
Kf = [Co(OH)₄²⁻] / [Co⁺²][OH⁻]⁴
5.0 x 10⁹ = (0.03045) / x (0.0982)⁴
x = 6.5489 x 10⁻⁸
at equilibrium:
[Co²⁺] = 6.54 x 10⁻⁸
[OH⁻] = 0.0982 M
[Co(OH)₄²⁻] = 0.03045 M
A local community needs to provide more electricity for its growing population. Currently, the community's electricity needs are met by coal-burning power plants several kilometres away. Citizens are concerned that burning more coal will produce too much air pollution.
Which of the following could be used as an alternative energy resource to help minimise air pollution in this community?
A. hydroelectric energy
B. solar energy
C. wind energy
<u>D. all of these
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