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

  • Thread starter FuturePA
  • Start date
In summary, to dilute 125 mL of an 8.00 M CuCl2 solution to 50.0 mL so that it contains 5.9 g CuCl2, we can use the formula M = mol solute / vol solution (L) to find the number of moles of CuCl2 in the original solution. Then, using the formula m = mol solute / mass solvent (kg), we can find the mass of CuCl2 needed to make the desired concentration. Finally, using Raoult's Law, we can determine the concentration of CaCl2 in mass percent.
  • #1
FuturePA
2
0

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!
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
How many moles of CuCl2 do you have?

What molarity do you need?

C=n/V
 
  • #3
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 . . .
 
  • #4
You can. Just assume that whatever is dissolved has a vapor pressure of zero.
 
  • #5
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?
 
  • #6
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.
 

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

What is dilution?

Dilution is the process of reducing the concentration of a solution by adding more solvent.

What is the equation for dilution?

The equation for dilution is C1V1 = C2V2, where C1 is the initial concentration, V1 is the initial volume, C2 is the final concentration, and V2 is the final volume.

How do I calculate the new concentration after dilution?

To calculate the new concentration after dilution, divide the initial concentration by the final volume.

How do I solve dilution problems?

To solve dilution problems, follow the equation C1V1 = C2V2 and plug in the known values. Then, solve for the unknown value.

What is the solution to the specific dilution problem: 125 mL 8.00M CuCl2 to 50 mL 5.9 g CuCl2?

The new concentration of the solution would be 3.2M CuCl2.

Back
Top