JAMB - Chemistry (1989 - No. 15)
A solution of calcium bromide contains 20 g dm\(^3\). What is the molarity of the solution with respect to calcium bromide and bromide ions? [Ca = 40, Br = 80]
0. 1, 0 . 1
0. 1, 0. 2
0. 1, 0. 05
0.05, 0.1
Explanation
Given:
Concentration of CaBr\(_2\) = 20 gdm\(^{-3}\)
CaBr\(_2\) ⇌ Ca\(^{2+}\) + 2 Br\(^-\)
1mole 2moles
(a) Molarity (Molar concentration) of CaBr\(_2\) = \(\frac{Mass concentration}{Molar mass}\)
Molar mass of CaBr\(_2\) = 40 + (80 x 2) = 200g/mol
Molarity of CaBr\(_2\) = \(\frac{20}{200}\)
= 0.100M
(b) Since 1mole of CaBr\(_2\) produces 2moles of Br\(^-\)
Molarity of 2Br\(^-\) = 2 x 0.100
= 0.200M
The molarity of the solution with respect to calcium bromide and bromide ions are 0.10 and 0.20 respectively.
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