Calculate the mole fraction of nitric acid of a(n) 15.7% (by mass) aqueous solution of nitric acid. Calculate the mole fraction of nitric acid of a(n) 15.7% (by mass) aqueous solution of nitric acid. 2.56×10−2 0.102 5.33×10−2 5.11×10−2 The density of the solution is needed to solve the problem.

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Explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the masses of solute and solvent

We have a 15.7% by mass nitric acid solution, that is, there are 15.7 g of nitric acid (solute) per 100 g of solution. The mass of water (solvent) is:

m(solution) = m(solute) + m(solvent)

m(solvent) = m(solution) - m(solute)

m(solvent) = 100 g - 15.7 g = 84.3 g

Step 2: Calculate the moles of nitric acid

The molar mass of nitric acid is 63.01 g/mol.

15.7 g × (1 mol/63.01 g) = 0.249 mol

Step 3: Calculate the moles of water

The molar mass of water is 18.02 g/mol.

84.3 g × (1 mol/18.02 g) = 4.68 mol

Step 4: Calculate the mole fraction of nitric acid

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