Calculate molar conductivity of Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3?

In summary, the resistance of 0.02M KCl was determined to be 2.86ms and its length was 0.002768ohm^-1. The conductivity of Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 was found to be 1.923ms and its concentration was 0.002M. Using the equations k=RL and molar conductivity=1000L/M, the molar conductivity for Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 was calculated to be 197.1 m x ohm^-1/M.
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Homework Statement


This was determined from an experiment,where the resistance of 0.02M of KCl was to be determined
[KCl]=0.02M conductance=2.86ms L=0.002768ohm^-1 to obtain k

Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 :
conductance: 1.923ms concentration of cobalt complex: 0.002M

Homework Equations


k=RL Molar conductivity=1000L/M

The Attempt at a Solution


k=RL k=(2.86ms)(0.002768ohm^-1)
k=0.00791648 ms/cm ohm^-1

L=k/R =0.00791648ms/cm ohm^-1/0.1923ms
L=0.041167cm x ohm^-1
molar conductivity=1000(0.041176)/0.002M
=19712.8cm Xohm^-1 / M x 1m/100cm
=197.1 m x ohm^-1/MNot sure if i did it correctly
 
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It won't hurt if you will name your variables and describe the data you were given.

We could try to guess them from the units and the way you are using them, but - speaking for myself - I have much better brain teasers to play with.
 

1. What is molar conductivity?

Molar conductivity is a measure of the ability of a substance to conduct electricity, and it is expressed in units of siemens per mole (S·m^2·mol^-1).

2. How is molar conductivity calculated?

Molar conductivity (Λ) can be calculated by dividing the electrical conductivity (κ) by the molarity (M) of the solution: Λ = κ/M.

3. What is Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3?

Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 is a coordination compound containing the cobalt ion (Co) bonded to four ammonia molecules (NH3) and a carbonate ion (CO3) in a square planar configuration. The compound also contains a nitrate ion (NO3) as a counterion.

4. Why is the molar conductivity of Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 important?

The molar conductivity of a compound can provide information about its structure, as well as its ability to conduct electricity. In the case of Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3, the molar conductivity can help determine the strength of the coordination bonds and the mobility of the ions in solution.

5. How does the concentration of the solution affect the molar conductivity of Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3?

The molar conductivity of a solution is directly proportional to the concentration of the solution. As the concentration increases, the number of ions available to conduct electricity also increases, resulting in a higher molar conductivity.

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