Calculating Moles Using Volume and Molarity

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Start date Dec 4, 2011
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In summary, to calculate moles using volume, you need to know the volume of the substance in liters (L) and the molar mass of the substance in grams per mole (g/mol). You can then use the formula: moles = volume (in L) / molar mass (in g/mol). For example, if you have 2 L of water (H2O), the molar mass of water is 18 g/mol, so the number of moles would be 0.111 moles. It is important to calculate moles with volume because it allows us to convert between volume and moles, which is useful for understanding the amount of a substance present and for chemical reactions. The unit for moles

Dec 4, 2011

jubbly

Homework Statement

Was wondering if I did this right, don't know if I used the right equation.

Equation: Ba(NO3)2 + Na2(SO4) = Ba(SO4) + 2Na(NO3)
Volume of barium nitrate: 5mL
Molarity of Barium nitrate: .1M

Homework Equations

Molarity = moles/L

The Attempt at a Solution

.1M = x/.005L
.1x.005 = x
x= .0005 moles

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Dec 5, 2011

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Related to Calculating Moles Using Volume and Molarity

1. How do you calculate moles using volume?

To calculate moles using volume, you need to know the volume of the substance in liters (L) and the molar mass of the substance in grams per mole (g/mol). Then, you can use the formula: moles = volume (in L) / molar mass (in g/mol).

2. Can you give an example of calculating moles with volume?

Sure, for example, if you have 2 L of water (H2O) and you want to calculate the number of moles, you would first need to find the molar mass of water, which is 18 g/mol. Then, you can use the formula: moles = 2 L / 18 g/mol = 0.111 moles.

3. Why is it important to calculate moles with volume?

Calculating moles with volume is important because it allows us to convert between the macroscopic property of volume and the microscopic property of moles. This is useful for understanding the amount of a substance present in a given volume and for performing chemical reactions and calculations.

4. Is there a specific unit for moles?

Yes, the unit for moles is mol. This unit is used to represent the amount of a substance in a given sample or volume.

5. Can you calculate moles with volume if the substance is in a gas state?

Yes, you can still calculate moles with volume for a gas state substance. However, you would need to use the ideal gas law, which takes into account the pressure, volume, and temperature of the gas. The formula is: moles = (pressure * volume) / (gas constant * temperature).