Molarity of acid solution in a fully charge lead storage cell

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The molarity of the acid solution in a fully charged lead storage cell is derived from a 33% weight/weight concentration of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) with a density of 1.25 g/ml. This concentration indicates that there are 1250 grams of solution per liter. To calculate the molarity, one must convert the weight of H2SO4 in the solution to moles, using its molar mass of approximately 98.08 g/mol, leading to a definitive molarity calculation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of molarity and its calculation
  • Knowledge of density and weight/volume conversions
  • Familiarity with the molar mass of sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
  • Basic chemistry concepts related to solutions and concentrations
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  • Calculate the molarity of sulfuric acid solutions using different concentrations
  • Explore the properties and applications of lead storage batteries
  • Learn about the safety measures for handling sulfuric acid
  • Investigate the effects of temperature on the density of acid solutions
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Chemistry students, battery engineers, and professionals working with lead-acid batteries will benefit from this discussion, particularly those involved in the formulation and analysis of acid solutions.

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the acid solution in a fully charge lead storage cell contains 33% h2so4 by weight and has a density of 1.25g/ml. cALculate its molarity
 
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As you say 33% by weight and 1.25g/ml is ... gr/l do you see it now?
 
mit said:
As you say 33% by weight and 1.25g/ml is ... gr/l do you see it now?

... and if that is not enough, think: 1250 grams of solution per 1 Liter of solution; helpful!
 

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