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what is the molarity of a RbOH solution if 60.0 mL of the solution is neutralized by 52.8 mL of a 0.5M HCl solution (Hint: Ma x Va = Mb x Vb)

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RbOH is a strong base that dissociates completely and HCl is a strong acid that too dissociates completely. the complete reaction between the acid and base is;
RbOH + HCl ---> RbCl + H₂O
stoichiometry of acid to base is 1:1
At neutralisation point
H⁺ mol = OH⁻ mol
mol = molarity x volume
if Ma - molarity of acid and Va - volume of acid reacted
Mb - molarity of base and Vb - volume of base reacted
Ma x Va = Mb x Vb
0.5 M x 52.8 mL = Mb x 60.0 mL
Mb = 0.44 M
molarity of base - 0.44 M

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