A chemist prepares a solution of calcium bromide by measuring out of calcium bromide into a volumetric flask and filling the flask to the mark with water. Calculate the concentration in of the chemist's calcium bromide solution. Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.

6.76 mol/L

Explanation:

A chemist prepares a solution 0.607 kg of calcium bromide by measuring out of calcium bromide into a 450. mL volumetric flask and filling the flask to the mark with water. Calculate the concentration in mol/L of the chemist's calcium bromide solution. Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.

Step 1: Given data

Step 2: Calculate the moles of solute

The molar mass of calcium bromide is 199.89 g/mol.

607 g × 1 mol/199.89 g = 3.04 mol

Step 3: Convert "V" to liters

We will use the conversion factor 1 L = 1000 mL.

450. mL × 1 L/1000 mL = 0.450 L

Step 4: Calculate the concentration of calcium bromide in mol/L

[CaBr₂] = 3.04 mol/0.450 L = 6.76 mol/L