Question

Determine the mole fraction of methanol CH3OH and water is a solution prepared by dissolving 4.8 g of alcohol in 38 g of H2O.

Answer 1

Mole fraction of water = 0.066

Step-by-step explanation

Given:

mass of methanol = 4.8 g

mass of water = 38 g

We know:

Molar mass of methanol = 32,04 g/mol

Molar mass of water = 18,01528 g/mol

Solution:

Step 1: Find the moles of methanol and water

n of methanol = m/M

n = 4.8g/32.04g/mol

n = 0.15 mol

n of water = 38g/18.01528

n = 2.11 mol

now mole fraction of methanol= mole of methanol/(mole of methanol + mole of water)

Mole fraction of methanol = 0.15mol/(0.15 mol + 2.11 mol)

Mole fraction of water = 0.066