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What is the mass of solute in grams when 0.5 dm³ of a solution has a concentration of 2 g/dm³?

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Topic

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

Question

  1. A. 1 g
  2. B. 2 g
  3. C. 3 g
  4. D. 4 g

Answer

1 g

Explanation

The mass of solute can be calculated using the formula: mass = concentration × volume. Here, mass = 2 g/dm³ × 0.5 dm³ = 1 g.

Common mistake

Confusing Concentration Units

Students often confuse mass concentration (g/dm³) with amount concentration (mol/dm³) when calculating concentrations.

Always specify whether you are using mass concentration or amount concentration, and ensure you use the correct units for the calculation.

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