Calculate ppm of NH4+ in (NH4)2SO4 Solution

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To calculate the ppm of NH4+ in a solution prepared by dissolving 0.475g of (NH4)2SO4 in 2.0 dm3 of water, the dissociation of (NH4)2SO4 into 2NH4+ and SO42- is considered. The calculation shows that 0.475g of ammonium sulfate yields approximately 7.197 * 10^-3 moles of NH4+, leading to a concentration of 3.598 * 10^-3 mol/dm3. This concentration converts to 475 mg/dm3, which is equivalent to 475 ppm. The calculations were confirmed as correct by participants in the discussion.
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Homework Statement


A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.475g of (NH4)2SO4 in enough of distilled water and the solution is made up to 2.0 dm3

Calculate the ppm of

NH4+


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The Attempt at a Solution



(NH4)2SO4 -----> 2NH4+ + SO42-

0.475/132 = 3.598 *10^-3 moles of Ammonium Sulphate

2*[3.598 *10^-3] = 7.197*10^-3 NH4+ ions

Since concentration = no. of moles / volume

c = 7.197*10^-3 / 2 = 3.598*10^-3 moldm-3

Converting moldm-3 to gdm-3 gives : 0.475 gdm-3

Converting gdm-3 to milligrams per dm3

we get 475 mgdm-3 or 475 ppm

Is this correct ?
 
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Looks OK.
 
Borek said:
Looks OK.

Are you the same Borek who's on the Chemicalforums ?
 
Borek said:
Looks OK.

Is that an assertive yes or a subtle message that I have made a mistake.
 
Yes and yes :-p
 
Borek said:
Yes and yes :-p

I knew I'd seen you somewhere else.

Yes my calculations are right or yes it was a subtle message that I made a mistake ?
 
Yes.

Your result is OK.
 
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