Question

When 8.0 grams of sodium hydroxide is dissolved in sufficient water to make 400. mL of solution, what is the concentration of the solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

The concentration of this sodiumhydroxide solutions is 0.50 M

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Mass of sodium hydroxide (NaOh) = 8.0 grams

Molar mass of sodium hydroxide = 40.0 g/mol

Volume water = 400 mL  = 0.400 L

Step 2: Calculate moles NaOH

Moles NaOH = mass NaOH / molar mass NaOH

Moles NaOH = 8.0 grams / 40.0 g/mol

Moles NaOh = 0.20 moles

Step 3: Calculate concentration of the solution

Concentration solution = moles NaOH / volume water

Concentration solution = 0.20 moles / 0.400 L

Concentration solution = 0.50 M

The concentration of this sodiumhydroxide solutions is 0.50 M