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What is the concentration in g/dm3 of a solution containing 5 g of sodium chloride (NaCl) in 0.5 dm3 of solution?

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Topic

Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances

Question

  1. A. 10 g/dm3
  2. B. 5 g/dm3
  3. C. 15 g/dm3
  4. D. 20 g/dm3

Answer

10 g/dm3

Explanation

Using the formula concentration = mass / volume, the concentration is 5 g / 0.5 dm3 = 10 g/dm3.

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Common Mistake in Substituting Values

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