Answer:
mass (g) needed = 710.2 grams Na₂SO₄(s)
Explanation:
Needed is 2.5 Liters of 2.0M Na₂SO₄; formula wt Na₂SO₄ = 142.04g/mol.
mass (grams) of Na₂SO₄(s) = Molarity needed x Volume needed in Liters x Formula Wt of solute
mass (grams) of Na₂SO₄(s) = (2.5L)(2.0M)(142.04g/mol) = 710.2 grams Na₂SO₄(s)
Mixing: Transfer 710.4 grams Na₂SO₄ into mixing vessel and add water-solvent up to but not to exceed 2.5 Liters total volume. Mix until dissolved.
Gives 2.5 Liters of 2.0M Na₂SO₄(aq) solution.
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CH3COOH + 2 O2 = 2 CO2 +2 H2O