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What volume, in milliliters, of a 0.997 M KOH solution is needed to neutralize 30.0 mL of 0.0400 M HCl?

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Answer:

1.2 mL

Step-by-step explanation:

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

HCl + KOH —> KCl + H₂O

From the balanced equation,

Mole ratio of the acid, HCl (nₐ) = 1

Mole ratio of base, KOH (n₆) = 1

Finally, we shall determine the volume of the base, KOH needed to neutralize the acid, HCl as follow:

Molarity of base, KOH (M₆) = 0.997 M

Volume of acid, HCl (Vₐ) = 30 mL

Molarity of acid, HCl (Mₐ) = 0.0400 M

Volume of base, KOH (V₆) =?

MₐVₐ / M₆V₆ = nₐ/n₆

0.04 × 30 / 0.997 × V₆ = 1/1

1.2 / 0.997 × V₆ = 1

Cross multiply

0.997 × V₆ = 1.2

Divide both side by 0.997

V₆ = 1.2 / 0.997

V₆ = 1.2 mL

Thus, the volume of the base, KOH needed to neutralize the acid is 1.2 mL.

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