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A 0.0300 M NaCl solution was formed when 42.0 grams of NaCl was dissolved in enough water. What was the total volume of the solution formed?

15.7 liters
17.4 liters
21.2 liters
23.9 liters

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Final answer:

The total volume of the solution formed is 23.9 liters.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total volume of the solution formed, we need to use the formula molarity = moles of solute / volume of solution in liters. Given that the molarity is 0.0300 M and the moles of NaCl is 42.0 grams / 58.44 g/mol = 0.719 mol, we can rearrange the formula and solve for the volume of solution:

Volume of solution = moles of solute / molarity = 0.719 mol / 0.0300 M = 23.9 liters