Determine the concentrations of k2so4, k+, and so42− in a solution prepared by dissolving 2.07 × 10−4 g k2so4 in 2.50 l of water. express all three concentrations in molarity. additionally, express the concentrations of the ionic species in parts per million (ppm). note: determine the formal concentration of so42−. ignore any reactions with water.

[K2SO4] = 4,75x10⁻⁷M ; [K⁺] = 9.50x10⁻⁷M ;  [SO4⁻²] = 4,75x10⁻⁷M

SO4⁻²: 0.045ppm  ;  K⁺: 0.037ppm

[SO4⁻²] = 4,70x10⁻⁷ F

Explanation:

Determine the equation

K2SO4 → 2K⁺  +  SO4⁻²

Each mole of potassium sulfate generates two moles of potassium cation and one mole of sulfate anion

Molar mass K2SO4: 174.26 g/m

Moles of K2SO4: grams / molar mass

2.07x10⁻⁴g / 174.26 g/m = 1.18x10⁻⁶ moles

Molarity: Moles of solute in 1 L of solution

1.18x10⁻⁶ moles / 2.5 L = 4,75x10⁻⁷M (K2SO4)

K⁺ : 4,75x10⁻⁷M . 2 = 9.50x10⁻⁷M

SO4⁻²: 4,75x10⁻⁷ M

1 mol of K2SO4 has 2 moles of K and 1 mol of SO4

1.18x10⁻⁶ moles of K2SO4 has 1.18x10⁻⁶ moles of SO4 and 2.37x10⁻⁶ moles of K.

1.18x10⁻⁶ moles of SO4⁻² are 1.13x10⁻⁴ grams (moles. molar mass)

2.37x10⁻⁶ moles of K are 9.26x10⁻⁵ grams (moles. molar mass)

These grams are in 2.5 L of water, so we need μg/mL to get ppm

2.5 L = 2500 mL

1.13x10⁻⁴ grams SO4⁻² are 113.35 μg (1 μg = 1x10⁶ g)

9.26x10⁻⁵ grams K⁺ are 92.6 μg (1 μg = 1x10⁶ g)

113.35 μg /2500 mL = 0.045ppm

92.6 μg /2500 mL = 0.037ppm

Formal concentration of SO4⁻² :

Formality = Number of formula weight of solute / Volume of solution (L)

(1.13x10⁻⁴ grams / 96.06 g ) / 2.5 L = 4,70x10⁻⁷ F

answer: e.   sour taste

explanation: acids are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. acids are sour in taste. example: hcl

bases are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions or accepts ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. bases are bitter in taste. bases are slippery in nature.