5. A solution is prepared with [tex]$3.26 \, \text{g} \, \text{KCl}$[/tex] and water to make [tex]$25.0 \, \text{mL}$[/tex] of [tex]\text{KCl}[/tex].

a. What is the [tex]\% ( m / v )[/tex] of the [tex]\text{KCl}[/tex] solution?



Answer :

To find the [tex]\(\%( m / v )\)[/tex] (percent mass/volume) of a KCl solution, follow these steps:

1. Identify the mass of KCl in grams (g):
The mass of KCl is given as [tex]\(3.26 \, \text{g}\)[/tex].

2. Identify the volume of the solution in milliliters (mL):
The volume of the solution is given as [tex]\(25.0 \, \text{mL}\)[/tex].

3. Understand the formula for [tex]\(\%( m / v )\)[/tex]:
The formula for percent mass/volume concentration is:
[tex]\[ \% ( m / v ) = \left( \frac{\text{mass of solute (g)}}{\text{volume of solution (mL)}} \right) \times 100 \][/tex]

4. Substitute the given values into the formula:
[tex]\[ \% ( m / v ) = \left( \frac{3.26 \, \text{g}}{25.0 \, \text{mL}} \right) \times 100 \][/tex]

5. Perform the division:
[tex]\[ \frac{3.26 \, \text{g}}{25.0 \, \text{mL}} = 0.1304 \, \text{g/mL} \][/tex]

6. Multiply by 100 to get the percentage:
[tex]\[ 0.1304 \times 100 = 13.04 \][/tex]

Therefore, the [tex]\( \%( m / v ) \)[/tex] of the KCl solution is [tex]\(13.04\%\)[/tex].

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