Answer:
0.4 M
Step-by-step explanation:
We'll begin by writing the balanced equation for the reaction. This is illustrated below:
HBr + KOH —> KBr + H₂O
From the balanced equation above,
The mole ratio of the acid, HBr (nₐ) = 1
The mole ratio of the base, KOH (n₆) = 1
Finally, we shall determine the molarity of HBr. This can be obtained as follow:
Volume of acid, HBr (Vₐ) = 0.5 L
Volume of base, KOH (V₆) = 0.1 L
Molarity of base, KOH (M₆) = 2 M
Molarity of acid, HBr (Mₐ) =?
MₐVₐ / M₆V₆ = nₐ/n₆
Mₐ × 0.5 / 2 × 0.1 = 1
Mₐ × 0.5 / 0.2 = 1
Cross multiply
Mₐ × 0.5 = 0.2
Divide both side by 0.5
Mₐ = 0.2 / 0.5
Mₐ = 0.4 M
Thus, the molarity of the HBr solution is 0.4 M