Question

An aqueous solution of nitric acid is standardized by titration with a 0.174 M solution of barium hydroxide. If 13.9 mL of base are required to neutralize 28.7 mL of the acid, what is the molarity of the nitric acid solution?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2HNO₃ + Ba( OH)₂ = Ba( NO₃ )₂ + 2H₂O .

2 mole 1 mole

13.9 mL of .174M barium hydroxide contains .0139 x .174 moles

= 2.42 x 10⁻³ moles .

1 mole of barium hydroxide reacts with 2 moles of nitric acid

2.42 x 10⁻³ moles of barium hydroxide will react with 2 x 2.42 x 10⁻³ moles of nitric acid

= 4.84 x 10⁻³ moles

4.84 x 10⁻³ moles of nitric acid is contained in 28.7 mL

molarity of nitric acid = 4.84 x 10⁻³ / 28.7 x 10⁻³

= .169 M .