Solve Molality to Mass Homework Problem

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To solve for the mass of the unknown solute that would dissolve in 1 kg of cyclohexane to achieve a molality of 0.416 mol/kg, the formula used is mass = molality × molar mass × mass of solvent. The user has determined the molality based on the freezing point depression and the Kf value of cyclohexane. However, they cannot find the mass without first knowing the molar mass of the unknown solute. The discussion highlights the need for additional information or clarification on how to relate the given data to find the mass. Understanding the relationship between molality, mass, and molar mass is crucial for completing the calculations.
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Hi. This is a question based on a lab I did.

We mixed an unknown solute in a solution of pure cyclohexane. Based on numbers we got from our lab, we were asked to find the molal concentration of the unknown. The freezing point of the unkown was found to be 1.5 C and the freezing point of the cyclohexane was found to be 6.7 C. Therefore Delta Tf is 5.2 C. the Kf of the cyclohexane was found to be 12.5 C/molality.

so i found the molality of the unkown to be .416 mol/kg

we are asked now to find the mass of the unkown that would dissolve in 1kg of cyclohexane to give the same molal concentration that we had in our solution.

i'm not seeing how the heck i can find mass from this the information I have.

We will lastly have to find the molar mass of the unkown. I can't find this until i have figured out the mass of the unkown

any help would be appreciated! thank you


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Please describe precisely the experiment as it was done and all information you were given. I agree that at present there is not enough data, but could be you are ignoring some crucial information not seeing how it is related to the question.

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