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

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The discussion revolves around calculating the parts per million (ppm) of ammonium ions (NH4+) in a solution prepared by dissolving ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4) in distilled water. The context is primarily homework-related, focusing on the application of chemical equations and concentration calculations.

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  • Homework-related, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • The initial calculation involves determining the number of moles of (NH4)2SO4 and subsequently the moles of NH4+ produced.
  • Participants confirm the calculations appear correct, with multiple affirmations of "Looks OK."
  • There is a light-hearted exchange regarding the identity of one participant and their presence on another forum.
  • One participant questions whether the affirmations are genuinely supportive or subtly imply a mistake.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the calculations presented are correct, though there is some playful ambiguity regarding the nature of the affirmations.

Contextual Notes

No limitations or unresolved mathematical steps are explicitly noted in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Students or individuals interested in chemistry calculations, particularly those related to solutions and concentration measurements.

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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+


Homework Equations





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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