Question

The total concentration of ions in a 0.75 M solution of HCl is

Answer 1

Answer:

The total concentration of ions in a 0.75 M solution of HCl is 1.5 M

That is; 0.75 M H⁺ and 0.75 M Cl⁻

Explanation:

• Concentration or molarity is the number of moles of a compound or an ion contained in one liter of solution. It is measured in moles per liter (M).
• The concentration of ions making a compound is determined by the ratio of moles of the compound and the constituents ions.

• For instance, HCl dissociates to give H⁺ and Cl⁻

       HCl(aq) → H⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq)

• Therefore, since the mole ratio between HCl and the constituent ions H⁺ and Cl⁻ is 1:1, then 0.75 M of HCl dissociates to give 0.75 M H⁺ and 0.75 m Cl⁻

• Hence the total concentration of ions in a 0.75 M solution of HCl is 1.5 M (0.75 M H⁺ and 0.75 M Cl⁻)