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What is the molarity of a Ba(OH)2 solution if 93.9 mL is completely titrated by 15.3 mL of 0.247 M H2SO4?

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Answer:

0.04 M.

Step-by-step explanation:

We'll begin by writing the balanced equation for the reaction. This is illustrated below:

Ba(OH)₂ + H₂SO₄ —> BaSO₄ + 2H₂O

From the balanced equation above,

The mole ratio of acid, H₂SO₄ (nₐ) = 1

The mole ratio of base, Ba(OH)₂ (n₆) = 1

Finally, we shall determine the molarity of Ba(OH)₂ solution. This can be obtained as follow:

Volume of base, Ba(OH)₂ (V₆) = 93.9 mL

Volume of acid, H₂SO₄ (Vₐ) = 15.3 mL

Molarity of acid, H₂SO₄ (Mₐ) = 0.247 M

Molarity of base, Ba(OH)₂ (M₆) =?

MₐVₐ / M₆V₆ = nₐ / n₆

0.247 × 15.3 / M₆ × 93.9 = 1/1

3.7791 / M₆ × 93.9 = 1

Cross multiply

M₆ × 93.9 = 3.7791

Divide both side by 93.9

M₆ = 3.7791 / 93.9

M₆ = 0.04 M

Therefore, the molarity of the Ba(OH)₂ solution is 0.04 M

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