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What is the volume of KIO₃ used in the reaction with H₂SO₃?

A) The molar ratio cannot determine the volume.
B) The volume depends on the temperature.
C) It is directly proportional to the molarity of H₂SO₃.
D) It is determined by the stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced equation.

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Final answer:

The volume of KIO₃ used in the reaction with H₂SO₃ is determined by the stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced equation. Molarity and mole ratio calculations are used to find this volume, not temperature adjustments unless precision is needed.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the volume of KIO₃ used in the reaction with H₂SO₃, one should consider the stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced chemical equation. Since the question context deals with reaction stoichiometry, the correct answer is that the volume of KIO₃ is determined by the stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced equation. First, the moles of reacting species are obtained, typically from given masses or volumes with known molarity. Then the mole ratio, derived from the balanced equation, is used to find the moles of the other reactants or products. Following this, if it’s a solution, the volume can be calculated by using the molarity formula (moles of solute divided by volume of solution).

However, the initial question mentioned H₂SO₃, but the detailed equation provided refers to a reaction involving HCl and NaOH. Assuming that the principle being taught is the same, to arrive at a volume measurement for a reactant in a solution (like KIO₃), you would need both the concentration of the solution (molarity) and the number of moles of KIO₃ required for the reaction, which is determined via stoichiometry. Temperature can affect the exact volume due to variations in densities and might warrant adjustments; however, for most stoichiometry calculations, temperature is a secondary consideration and not necessary for basic volume determination based on stoichiometry.

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