Question

Calculate the mass of CaCl2•2H2O required to make 100.0 mL of a 0.100 M solution. Each of the calculations below will take you through the necessary steps. You will be asked to show your answer and calculations for each. Calculate the moles of CaCl2•2H2O in 100.0 mL of a 0.100 M solution Enter your answer:

Answer 1

Answer:

The mass is 1.4701 grams and the moles is 0.01.

Explanation:

Based on the given question, the volume of the solution is 100 ml or 0.1 L and the molarity of the solution is 0.100 M. The moles of the solute (in the given case calcium chloride dihydride (CaCl2. H2O) can be determined by using the formula,  

Molarity = moles of solute/volume of solution in liters

Now putting the values we get,  

0.100 = moles of solute/0.1000

Moles of solute = 0.100 * 0.1000

= 0.01 moles

The mass of CaCl2.2H2O can be determined by using the formula,  

Moles = mass/molar mass

The molar mass of CaCl2.2H2O is 147.01 gram per mole. Now putting the values we get,  

0.01 = mass / 147.01

Mass = 147.01 * 0.01

= 1.4701 grams.