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A sodium nitrate solution is 12.5% NaNO3 by mass and has a
Chapter 12, Problem 6SAQ(choose chapter or problem)
A sodium nitrate solution is 12.5% \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}\) by mass and has a density of 1.02 g/mL. Calculate the molarity of the solution.
a) 1.44 M
b) 12.8 M
c) 6.67 M
d) 1.50 M
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QUESTION:
A sodium nitrate solution is 12.5% \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}\) by mass and has a density of 1.02 g/mL. Calculate the molarity of the solution.
a) 1.44 M
b) 12.8 M
c) 6.67 M
d) 1.50 M
ANSWER:Problem 6SAQ
A sodium nitrate solution is 12.5% NaNO3 by mass and has a density of 1.02 g/mL. Calculate the molarity of the solution.
a) 1.44 M
b) 12.8 M
c) 6.67 M
d) 1.50 M
Step by Step Solution
Step 1 of 2
From the given,
Mass percentage 
Density of 
Molar mass
Let’s convert the given mass into moles.
Hence, the number of moles of solution is 0.147 mol.
Let’s calculate the density milliliter into liters.
Hence, the volume of the solution is 0.098 L.