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If the concentration of a KCl solution is 16.0% (m/v), then the mass of KCl in 26.0 mL of solution is ________.

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Answer:

The correct answer is 4.16 grams.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given information, the concentration of KCl solution is 16 % m/v, which means that 100 ml of the solution will contain 16 grams of KCl.

The molarity of the solution can be determined by using the formula,

M = weight/molecular mass × 1000/Volume

The molecular mass of KCl is 74.6 grams per mole.

M = 16/74.6 × 1000/100

M = 16/74.6

M = 2.14 M

Now the weight of KCl present in the solution of 26 ml will be,

2.14 = Wt./74.6 × 1000 /26

Wt. = 4.16 grams

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