Solve Dilution: 125 mL 8.00M CuCl2 to 50 mL 5.9 g CuCl2

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The discussion revolves around the dilution of a 125 mL solution of 8.00 M CuCl2 to achieve a final concentration where 50.0 mL contains 5.9 g of CuCl2. The calculations reveal that 5.9 g of CuCl2 corresponds to approximately 0.4388 moles. To find the required dilution, participants suggest using the molarity equation M = mol solute / vol solution (L) and adjusting the volume accordingly. The confusion arises from the need to reconcile the initial and final concentrations, with participants debating the correct approach to achieve the desired molarity.

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Homework Statement


To what volume shuould you dilute 125 mL of an 8.00 mL CuCl2 solution so that 50.0 mL of the diluted solution contains 5.9 g CuCl2?


Homework Equations



M= mol solute / vol solution (L)
m = mol solute / mass solvent (kg)
mole percent = mol solute / mol solute + solvent


The Attempt at a Solution


8.00 M = mol CuCl2 / .125 L
1 mol CuCl2 x (65.55 + 2(35.45)g / 1 mol CuCl2 = 134.45 g CuCl2
5.9 g CuCl2 (final) x (1 mol CuCl2) / (65.55 +2(35.45)g = .4388 mol CuCl2
8.00 M = .44 mol CuCl2 --> .055 L solution??
I don't know how to use these formulas to find the diluted amount using the old amount? Do I subtract the grams CuCl2 to the new Molarity and find the tot vol? The answer is not the same as the back of the book.
THANKS SO MUCH!
 
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How many moles of CuCl2 do you have?

What molarity do you need?

C=n/V
 
Vapor Pressure Problem

An aq CaCl2 colution has a vapor pressure of 81.6 mmHg at 50 degrees C. The vapor pressure of pure water at this temperature is 92.6 mmHg. What is the concentration of CaCl2 in mass percent?

I don't even know where to start, if I can use Raoult's Law or not . . .
 
You can. Just assume that whatever is dissolved has a vapor pressure of zero.
 
The question doesn't even make any sense.

you have 0.125dm3 of 8 molar CuCl2 and you want to turn it into 0.050dm3 of CuCl2?
 
is the answer 9.09m3?

im guessing its a typo and you have 8 molar CuCl2 you need to dilute it so that 0.050dm3 has 0.044moles.

divide 8 moles with 0.044 and you get 181.81 then divide that with 0.050.
 

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