Molarity of Sulfuric Acid Solution: 15.206 M

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In summary, Molarity refers to the concentration of a solution and is measured in moles of solute per liter of solution. The molarity of a sulfuric acid solution can be determined by dividing the number of moles of sulfuric acid by the total volume of the solution. A molarity of 15.206 M is relatively high and can be used in various industrial processes and laboratory experiments. The molarity of a sulfuric acid solution can affect its properties, such as acidity, corrosiveness, density, boiling point, and electrical conductivity.
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Is this how you work this problem:

A sulfuric acid solution has a density of 1.49 g/mL and contains 59 percent H2SO4
by mass. what is the molarity of this solution?

.59x98g = 57.82g H2SO4
1mL/1.49g x 57.82g H2SO4 = .0388L

57.82g H2SO4/ 98g H2SO4 = .59 mol

.59 mol/.0388L = 15.206 M H2SO4
 
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Now molarity is defined as number of moles of solute per litre of solution.

Now for this wt of solution is= density*Volume =1.49*1000

calculate 59% of this which gives the weight of H2SO4 in solution of 1000mL Divide it by 98 to get the molarity
 
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Yes, this is the correct way to work this problem. To find the molarity of a solution, you need to know the moles of solute (in this case, H2SO4) and the volume of the solution. The first step is to calculate the moles of H2SO4 by using the given mass and molar mass of H2SO4. Then, divide the moles by the volume of the solution in liters to get the molarity. In this case, the molarity of the sulfuric acid solution is 15.206 M. Good job!
 

1. What does "Molarity" mean in the context of a sulfuric acid solution?

Molarity refers to the concentration of a solution, specifically the number of moles of a solute (in this case, sulfuric acid) per liter of solution. It is a measure of how much solute is dissolved in a given volume of solvent.

2. How is the molarity of a sulfuric acid solution determined?

The molarity of a sulfuric acid solution is determined by dividing the number of moles of sulfuric acid present by the total volume of the solution in liters. This can be calculated using the formula: Molarity = moles of solute / volume of solution (in liters).

3. Is 15.206 M a high or low molarity for a sulfuric acid solution?

15.206 M is a relatively high molarity for a sulfuric acid solution. It indicates that there is a high concentration of sulfuric acid present in the solution, which can be potentially hazardous.

4. What are some common uses of a 15.206 M sulfuric acid solution?

A 15.206 M sulfuric acid solution is commonly used in industrial processes such as metal cleaning, refining of ores, and production of fertilizers. It is also used in laboratories for various chemical reactions and experiments.

5. How does the molarity of a sulfuric acid solution affect its properties?

The molarity of a sulfuric acid solution affects its properties in several ways. A higher molarity means a higher concentration of sulfuric acid, which can make the solution more acidic and corrosive. It can also affect the solution's density, boiling point, and ability to conduct electricity.

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