Answer:
The total concentration of ions in a 0.75 M solution of HCl is 1.5 M
That is; 0.75 M H⁺ and 0.75 M Cl⁻
Step-by-step explanation:
- Concentration or molarity is the number of moles of a compound or an ion contained in one liter of solution. It is measured in moles per liter (M).
- The concentration of ions making a compound is determined by the ratio of moles of the compound and the constituents ions.
- For instance, HCl dissociates to give H⁺ and Cl⁻
HCl(aq) → H⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq)
- Therefore, since the mole ratio between HCl and the constituent ions H⁺ and Cl⁻ is 1:1, then 0.75 M of HCl dissociates to give 0.75 M H⁺ and 0.75 m Cl⁻
- Hence the total concentration of ions in a 0.75 M solution of HCl is 1.5 M (0.75 M H⁺ and 0.75 M Cl⁻)