A chemist prepares a solution of copper(II) sulfate by measuring out 17.2 of copper(II) sulfate into a volumetric flask and filling the flask to the mark with water. Calculate the concentration in of the chemist's copper(II) sulfate solution.

Concentration of the chemist's copper(II) sulfate solution is 0.43 mol/L

Note: The volume of the flask is assumed  to be 250 mL

Explanation:

Since the volume of the volumetric flask is not given, we assume the volume its volume to be 250 mL.

Mass of copper (ii) sulfate = 17.2 g; molar mass of copper (ii) sulfate = 160 g/mol

Concentration in mol/L = number of moles/volume in litres

Number of moles of copper (ii) sulfate = 17.2 g / 160 g/mol = 0.1075 moles

Volume of flask in litres = 250 mL/1000 mL * 1 L = 0.250 L

Concentration = 0.1075 moles / 0.250 L = 0.43 mol/L

Therefore, concentration of the chemist's copper(II) sulfate solution is 0.43 mol/L

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