Question

A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.5636 g oxalic acid (H2C2O4) in enough water to make 100.0 mL of solution. A 10.00-mL aliquot (portion) of this solution is then diluted to a final volume of 250.0 mL. What is the final molarity of the diluted oxalic acid solution

Answer 1

Answer:

The final molarity of the diluted oxalic acid solution is 0.002504 M

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Mass of oxalic acid (H2C2O4) = 0.5636 grams

Volume of the solution = 100.0 mL = 0.100 L

A 10 ml of this solution diluted in 250 ml of solution.

Molecular weight of H2C2O4  = 90.03 g/mol

Step 2: Calculate  initial moles of H2C2O4

Moles H2C2O4  = mass / molar mass

Moles H2C2O4  = 0.5636 grams / 90.03 g/mol

Moles H2C2O4 = 0.00626 moles

Step 3: Calculate molarity of the solution

Molarity = moles / volume

Molarity = 0.00626 moles / 0.100 L

Molarity = 0.0626 M

Step 4: Calculate moles of a 10.00 mL aliquot

Moles = 0.0626 M * 0.010 L

Moles = 0.000626 moles

Step 5: Calculate the new molarity

Molarity = 0.000626 moles / 0.250 L

Molarity = 0.002504 M

The final molarity of the diluted oxalic acid solution is 0.002504 M