Question

A scientist wants to make a solution of tribasic solution phosphate, na3po4, for a laboratory experiment. How many grams of na3po4 will be needed to produce 675 ml of a solution that has a concentration of na+ ions of 1.50 m

Answer 1

55.75g

Step-by-step explanation:

From

m/M = CV

Where

m= required mass of solute

M= molar mass of solute

C= concentration of solution

V= volume of solution=675ml

Molar mass of solute= 3(23) + 31 + 4(16)= 69+31+64=164gmol-1

Number of moles of sodium ions present= 1.5× 675/1000= 1.01 moles

Since 1 mole of Na3PO4 contains 3 moles of Na+

It implies that 1.01/3 moles of Na3PO4 are present in solution= 0.34moles

mass of Na3PO4= number of moles × molar mass= 0.34 × 164 =55.75g