Question

A chemist wants to make 6.5 L of a 0.340 M CaCl2 solution. Part A What mass of CaCl2 (in g) should the chemist use? Express your answer using two significant figures.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is 245 grams

Explanation:

Data

Volume 6.5 L

Molarity = 0.34

mass of CaCl₂ = ?

Process

1.- Calculate the molar mass of CaCl₂

molar mass = (1 x 40) + (2 x 35.5)

                   = 40 + 71

                   = 111 g

2.- Convert the grams to moles

                       111 g of CaCl₂ -------------- 1 mol

                         x                   ---------------0.34 mol

                         x = (0.34 x 111) / 1

                         x = 37.74 g

3.- Calculate the total mass

                        37.74 g ------------------ 1 L

                            x        ------------------ 6.5 L

                            x = (6.5 x 37.74) / 1

                            x = 245.31