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How many grams of H3PO4 are in a 4 L sample of a 17 M solution?

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Answer:

6664 g of H₃PO₄

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Volume of solution = 4 L

Molarity = 17 M

Mass of H₃PO₄ =?

Next, we shall determine the number of mole of H₃PO₄ in the solution. This can be obtained as follow:

Volume of solution = 4 L

Molarity = 17 M

Mole of H₃PO₄ =?

Molarity = mole /Volume

17 = Mole of H₃PO₄ / 4

Cross multiply

Mole of H₃PO₄ = 17 × 4

Mole of H₃PO₄ = 68 moles

Finally, we shall determine the mass of H₃PO₄ in the solution. This can be obtained as follow:

Mole of H₃PO₄ = 68 moles

Molar mass of H₃PO₄ = (3×1) + 31 + (16×4)

= 3 + 31 + 64

= 98 g/mol

Mass of H₃PO₄ =?

Mole = mass /Molar mass

68 = mass of H₃PO₄ /98

Cross multiply

Mass of H₃PO₄ = 68 × 98

Mass of H₃PO₄ = 6664 g

Thus, the solution contains 6664 g of H₃PO₄

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