A laboratory assistant needs to prepare 217 mL of 0.246 M solution. How many grams of calcium chloride will she need

5.92 g

Explanation:

Convert milliliters to liters.

217 mL = 0.217 L

Since molarity (M) is moles per liter(mol/L), multiply the molarity by the volume to find out how many moles you will need.

0.217 L × 0.246 M = 0.05338 mol

Now, convert the moles to grams using the molar mass.  The molar mass of calcium chloride is 110.98 g/mol.

0.05338 mol × 110.98 g/mol = 5.924 g ≈ 5.92 g

You will need 5.92 g of calcium chloride.