Answer: 51 grams
Explanation:
Ammonia is a gas with a chemical formula of NH3.
Given that,
Amount of moles of NH3 (n) = ?
Volume of NH3 (v) = 200mL
since the standard unit of volume is liters, convert 200mL to liters
(If 1000mL = 1L
200mL = 200/1000 = 0.2L)
Concentration of NH3 (c) = 1.5M
Since concentration (c) is obtained by dividing the amount of solute dissolved by the volume of solvent, hence
c = n / v
Make n the subject formula
n = c x v
n = 1.50M x 0.2L
n = 3 moles
Now, calculate the mass of ammonia
Amount of moles of NH3 (n) = 3
Mass of NH3 in grams = ?
For molar mass of NH3, use the atomic masses:
N = 14g; H = 1g
NH3 = 14g + (1g x 3)
= 14g + 3g
= 17g/mol
Since, n = mass in grams / molar mass
3 moles = m / 17g/mol
m = 3 moles x 17g/mol
m = 51 grams
Thus, 51 grams of ammonia was dissolved in the solution.
