Answer:
1.43 (w/w %)
Explanation:
HCl reacts with NH3 as follows:
HCl + NH3 → NH4+ + Cl-
<em>1 mole of HCl reacts per mole of ammonia.</em>
Mass of NH3 is obtained as follows:
<em>Moles HCl:</em>
0.02999L * (0.1068mol / L) = 3.203x10-3 moles HCl = <em>Moles NH3</em>
<em>Mass NH3 in the aliquot:</em>
3.203x10-3 moles NH3 * (17.031g / mol) = 0.0545g.
Mass of sample + water = 22.225g + 75.815g = 98.04g
Dilution factor: 98.04g / 14.842g = 6.6056
That means mass of NH3 in the sample is:
0.0545g * 6.6056 = 0.36g NH3
Weight percent is:
0.36g NH3 / 25.225g * 100
<h3>1.43 (w/w %)</h3>
It is an alkaline earth metal.
