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A 6.2 gram sample of hydrochloric acid was dissolved in 2.461 of water. What is the Molarity of the

hydrochloric acid in this solution?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

I am assuming that the 2.461 is in liters.

M=mol/liters

1) convert grams to moles

6.2 g x ( 1mole HCl / 36 g HCl) =0.172 moles

2) plug in the formula

M=0.172/2.461 = 0.06998 M HCl

Now if the 2.461 is not liters you need to convert them to liters,

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