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What is the molality of a solution that contains 31.0 g HCl in 5.00 kg water? (molar mass of

HCI = 36.46 g/mol)

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Answer:

0.17M

Step-by-step explanation:

5kg of water contains 5 liters as the density of water is 1000
kgm^(-3)

Therefore one liter of water contains 31/5=6.2g of HCl

Molality of the solution = 6.2/36.46 =0.17M

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