Question

In a solution labeled "0.10 M HNO₃," which of the following is correct?

Option 1: The solution is 10% nitric acid
Option 2: The solution contains 0.10 moles of nitric acid per liter
Option 3: The solution is a weak acid
Option 4: The solution is neutral

Answer 1

The correct statement for a 0.10 M HNO₃ solution is that it contains 0.10 moles of nitric acid per liter.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a 0.10 M HNO₃ solution, the correct statement is option 2: The solution contains 0.10 moles of nitric acid per liter.

Molarity (M) is a measure of concentration, representing the number of moles of solute dissolved in one liter of solution. In this case, the solution is labeled as 0.10 M HNO₃, indicating that there are 0.10 moles of nitric acid per liter of the solution.