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EasyMCQ
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the mole fraction of components in a solution?
A
Mole fraction of $I +$ mole fraction of $II = 1$ (If only two components are present)
B
Mole fraction of $I$ / Mole fraction of $II = $ Mole of $I$ / Mole of $II$ (If only two components are present)
C
Mole fraction of solute $ = $ Mole of solute / (Mole of solute + Mole of solvent)
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) The mole fraction $(x)$ of a component is defined as the ratio of the number of moles of that component to the total number of moles of all components present in the solution.
For a binary solution containing components $I$ and $II$,the sum of mole fractions is $x_I + x_{II} = 1$.
Also,the ratio of mole fractions is equal to the ratio of the number of moles: $x_I / x_{II} = n_I / n_{II}$.
The mole fraction of a solute is given by $x_{\text{solute}} = n_{\text{solute}} / (n_{\text{solute}} + n_{\text{solvent}})$.
Therefore,all the given statements are correct.
202
MediumMCQ
The normality of $4\% \ (w/V)$ $NaOH$ is
A
$0.1$
B
$1$
C
$0.05$
D
$0.01$

Solution

(B) Normality $(N)$ is defined as the number of gram equivalents of solute per liter of solution.
$4\% \ (w/V)$ $NaOH$ means $4 \ g$ of $NaOH$ is present in $100 \ mL$ of solution.
Equivalent mass of $NaOH = \frac{\text{Molar mass}}{\text{n-factor}} = \frac{40}{1} = 40 \ g/eq$.
Number of equivalents $= \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Equivalent mass}} = \frac{4}{40} = 0.1 \ eq$.
Volume of solution $= 100 \ mL = 0.1 \ L$.
$N = \frac{\text{Number of equivalents}}{\text{Volume in Liters}} = \frac{0.1}{0.1} = 1.0 \ N$.
203
MediumMCQ
$50 \ mL$ of an aqueous solution of glucose contains $6.02 \times 10^{22}$ molecules. The concentration of the solution is? ........... $M$
A
$0.1$
B
$1$
C
$0.2$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Number of moles of glucose $= \frac{6.02 \times 10^{22}}{6.02 \times 10^{23}} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Volume of solution $= 50 \ mL = 0.05 \ L$.
Molarity $(M) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{volume of solution in } L} = \frac{0.1}{0.05} = 2 \ M$.
204
EasyMCQ
For a very diluted solution,the preferred concentration unit is:
A
Percentage of mass
B
Molarity
C
Parts per million
D
Molality

Solution

(C) For very dilute solutions,the concentration of the solute is extremely low.
In such cases,expressing concentration in terms of percentage or molarity leads to very small,inconvenient numbers.
Therefore,$Parts \ per \ million$ $(ppm)$ is used,which is defined as the number of parts of solute per million parts of the solution.
It is calculated as: $\text{ppm} = \frac{\text{Number of parts of component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all components of solution}} \times 10^6$.
205
DifficultMCQ
$25 \ g$ of a solute of molar mass $250 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ is dissolved in $100 \ mL$ of water to obtain a solution whose density is $1.25 \ g \ mL^{-1}$. The molarity and molality of the solution are respectively
A
$0.75$ and $1$
B
$0.8$ and $1$
C
$1$ and $0.8$
D
$1$ and $1$

Solution

(D) Number of moles of solute $= \frac{25 \ g}{250 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Volume of solution $= 100 \ mL = 0.1 \ L$.
Molarity $(M) = \frac{\text{Moles of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution in } L} = \frac{0.1 \ mol}{0.1 \ L} = 1 \ M$.
Mass of solution $= \text{Density} \times \text{Volume} = 1.25 \ g \ mL^{-1} \times 100 \ mL = 125 \ g$.
Mass of solvent (water) $= \text{Mass of solution} - \text{Mass of solute} = 125 \ g - 25 \ g = 100 \ g = 0.1 \ kg$.
Molality $(m) = \frac{\text{Moles of solute}}{\text{Mass of solvent in } kg} = \frac{0.1 \ mol}{0.1 \ kg} = 1 \ m$.
Thus,the molarity and molality are $1 \ M$ and $1 \ m$ respectively.
206
EasyMCQ
What will be the molarity of $Cl^{-}$ ions in $M$ when $0.2 \, mol$ of $NaCl$ and $0.2 \, mol$ of $BaCl_2$ are dissolved in $500 \, mL$ of water?
A
$0.4$
B
$1.2$
C
$0.6$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(B) The dissociation reactions are as follows:
$NaCl \rightarrow Na^{+} + Cl^{-}$
$BaCl_2 \rightarrow Ba^{2+} + 2Cl^{-}$
Moles of $Cl^{-}$ from $NaCl = 0.2 \, mol \times 1 = 0.2 \, mol$
Moles of $Cl^{-}$ from $BaCl_2 = 0.2 \, mol \times 2 = 0.4 \, mol$
Total moles of $Cl^{-} = 0.2 + 0.4 = 0.6 \, mol$
Volume of solution = $500 \, mL = 0.5 \, L$
Molarity of $Cl^{-} = \frac{\text{Total moles of } Cl^{-}}{\text{Volume of solution in } L} = \frac{0.6 \, mol}{0.5 \, L} = 1.2 \, M$
207
EasyMCQ
When $100 \ mL$ of $2 \ M \ KCl$ and $200 \ mL$ of $3 \ M \ K_2SO_4$ solutions are mixed,what will be the molarity of $K^+$ ions in the resulting mixture (in $M$)?
A
$4.667$
B
$5$
C
$8$
D
$3.67$

Solution

(A) The total number of moles of $K^+$ ions is calculated as follows:
$n(K^+) = n(KCl) + 2 \times n(K_2SO_4)$
$n(K^+) = (M_1 \times V_1) + 2 \times (M_2 \times V_2)$
$n(K^+) = (2 \times 0.1) + 2 \times (3 \times 0.2) = 0.2 + 1.2 = 1.4 \ mol$
The total volume of the mixture is $V_{total} = 100 \ mL + 200 \ mL = 300 \ mL = 0.3 \ L$
The molarity of $K^+$ ions is $[K^+] = \frac{n(K^+)}{V_{total}} = \frac{1.4 \ mol}{0.3 \ L} = 4.667 \ M$
208
MediumMCQ
If equal moles of water and urea are taken in a flask,what is the percentage by weight of urea?
A
$23.077$
B
$77$
C
$76.92$
D
$7.7$

Solution

(C) Let the moles of water and urea be $1$ each.
Mass of $1$ mole of water $(H_2O)$ $= 18 \, g$.
Mass of $1$ mole of urea $(NH_2CONH_2)$ $= 60 \, g$.
Total mass of the mixture $= 18 + 60 = 78 \, g$.
Percentage by weight of urea $= \frac{\text{Mass of urea}}{\text{Total mass}} \times 100$.
Percentage by weight of urea $= \frac{60}{78} \times 100 = 76.92 \%$.
209
MediumMCQ
If $138 \ g$ of ethanol is mixed with $72 \ g$ of water,the ratio of the mole fraction of alcohol to water will be ..........
A
$3 : 4$
B
$1 : 2$
C
$1 : 4$
D
$1 : 1$

Solution

(A) Moles of ethanol $(n_1)$ = $\frac{138 \ g}{46 \ g/mol} = 3 \ mol$.
Moles of water $(n_2)$ = $\frac{72 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 4 \ mol$.
The mole fraction of a component is given by $X_i = \frac{n_i}{n_{total}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of mole fractions is $\frac{X_1}{X_2} = \frac{n_1 / (n_1 + n_2)}{n_2 / (n_1 + n_2)} = \frac{n_1}{n_2}$.
Ratio = $\frac{3}{4}$.
210
EasyMCQ
The density of a $10.0 \% \, w/w$ aqueous solution of $KCl$ is $1.06 \, g \, cm^{-3}$. The molarity of this solution is .........
A
$1.489 \, M$
B
$1.420 \, M$
C
$1.489 \, mol/kg$
D
$1.420 \, mol/kg$

Solution

(B) Given: $\text{Percentage by mass} = 10.0 \%$,$\text{Density} (d) = 1.06 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,$\text{Molar mass of } KCl (M_m) = 39.1 + 35.5 = 74.6 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
The formula for molarity $(M)$ is: $M = \frac{\% \, w/w \times d \times 10}{M_m}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{10.0 \times 1.06 \times 10}{74.6} = \frac{106}{74.6} \approx 1.420 \, M$.
211
MediumMCQ
What is the mass of glucose in $500 \ g$ of an aqueous solution of glucose having a molality of $0.5 \ m$?
A
$90$
B
$45$
C
$22.5$
D
$41.3$

Solution

(D) Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
Let the mass of glucose be $W \ g$.
The molar mass of glucose $(C_6H_{12}O_6)$ is $180 \ g/mol$.
The mass of the solvent (water) is $(500 - W) \ g$.
Using the formula: $m = \frac{W \times 1000}{M_m \times W_{solvent}}$
$0.5 = \frac{W \times 1000}{180 \times (500 - W)}$
$0.5 \times 180 \times (500 - W) = 1000 \times W$
$90 \times (500 - W) = 1000 \times W$
$45000 - 90 \times W = 1000 \times W$
$1090 \times W = 45000$
$W = \frac{45000}{1090} \approx 41.28 \ g \approx 41.3 \ g$.
212
EasyMCQ
If $100 \ g$ of a $0.2 \ m$ aqueous solution is diluted by adding $200 \ g$ of water,what will be the molality of the resulting solution?
A
$0.1 \ m$
B
$0.2/3 \ m$
C
$0.2 \ m$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(D) Molality is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent $(m = n_{solute} / W_{solvent(kg)})$.
In the given problem,we are provided with the total mass of the solution $(100 \ g)$ and its molality $(0.2 \ m)$.
Since the molar mass of the solute is unknown,we cannot determine the mass of the solvent in the initial $100 \ g$ solution.
Because the final molality depends on the initial mass of the solvent,which cannot be calculated without knowing the identity of the solute,the final molality cannot be determined.
213
MediumMCQ
The molality of $648 \ g$ of pure water is ........... $m$.
A
$36$
B
$55.5$
C
$3.6$
D
$5.55$

Solution

(B) Molality is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
For pure water,the density is $1 \ g \ mL^{-1}$.
In $648 \ g$ of water,the mass of the solvent (water) is $0.648 \ kg$.
The number of moles of water $(H_2O)$ in $648 \ g$ is calculated as: $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{648 \ g}{18 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 36 \ mol$.
Molality $(m)$ $= \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in } kg} = \frac{36 \ mol}{0.648 \ kg} \approx 55.55 \ m$.
214
EasyMCQ
The density of a $1.0 \, m$ aqueous solution of glucose is $1.1 \, g/mL$. What is the molarity of the solution in $M$?
A
$1.0$
B
$1.07$
C
$0.93$
D
$1.1$

Solution

(C) Given: Molality $(m) = 1.0 \, mol/kg$,Density $(d) = 1.1 \, g/mL$,Molar mass of glucose $(M_m) = 180 \, g/mol$.
The relationship between molarity $(M)$ and molality $(m)$ is given by:
$M = \frac{d \times 1000 \times m}{1000 + (m \times M_m)}$
Substituting the values:
$M = \frac{1.1 \times 1000 \times 1.0}{1000 + (1.0 \times 180)}$
$M = \frac{1100}{1180} \approx 0.93 \, M$.
215
MediumMCQ
What is the mole fraction of water in a spirit sample containing $92 \%$ ethyl alcohol by weight?
A
$0.82$
B
$0.22$
C
$0.18$
D
$0.16$
216
MediumMCQ
How many grams of ethanol must be added to $1.0 \ kg$ of water to have a mole fraction of ethanol equal to $0.2$?
A
$63.89$
B
$6.39$
C
$638.89$
D
$683.89$

Solution

(C) Let $W$ be the mass of ethanol in grams. The molar mass of ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$ is $46 \ g/mol$.
Moles of ethanol = $\frac{W}{46}$.
Moles of water = $\frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 55.56 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of ethanol $(x_{ethanol})$ = $\frac{n_{ethanol}}{n_{ethanol} + n_{water}} = 0.2$.
$\frac{W/46}{W/46 + 55.56} = 0.2$.
$W/46 = 0.2 \times (W/46 + 55.56)$.
$W/46 = 0.2(W/46) + 11.112$.
$0.8(W/46) = 11.112$.
$W/46 = 13.89$.
$W = 13.89 \times 46 = 638.94 \ g$.
Rounding to the nearest option,the mass is $638.89 \ g$.
217
DifficultMCQ
The molality of an aqueous solution of glucose is $1.0 \ m$. The mole fraction of glucose is approximately ........
A
$1/180$
B
$18/1000$
C
$1/1000$
D
$180/1000$

Solution

(B) Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
Given $m = 1.0 \ m$,this means $1 \ mol$ of glucose is dissolved in $1 \ kg$ $(1000 \ g)$ of water.
Moles of glucose $(n_2)$ = $1 \ mol$.
Moles of water $(n_1)$ = $\frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} \approx 55.56 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of glucose $(X_2)$ = $\frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2} = \frac{1}{55.56 + 1} = \frac{1}{56.56} \approx 0.0177$.
Approximating $56.56 \approx 55.56$,we get $X_2 \approx \frac{1}{55.56} \approx 0.018 = \frac{18}{1000}$.
218
DifficultMCQ
If the molality of an aqueous solution is $m$ and the mole fraction of the solute is $y$,which of the following relations is correct?
A
$m = \frac{18y}{1000+18y}$
B
$m = \frac{y}{1000+18y}$
C
$y = \frac{18m}{1000+18m}$
D
$y = \frac{m}{1000+18y}$

Solution

(C) For an aqueous solution,the solvent is water $(M_1 = 18 \ g/mol)$.
Molality $m$ is defined as $m = \frac{n_2 \times 1000}{W_1}$,where $n_2$ is moles of solute and $W_1$ is mass of solvent in grams.
Mole fraction of solute $y = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2}$.
Since $n_1 = \frac{W_1}{18}$,we have $W_1 = 18n_1$.
Substituting $W_1$ in the molality formula: $m = \frac{n_2 \times 1000}{18n_1} = \frac{1000}{18} \times \frac{n_2}{n_1}$.
From the mole fraction definition,$\frac{n_2}{n_1} = \frac{y}{1-y}$.
Therefore,$m = \frac{1000}{18} \times \frac{y}{1-y}$.
Rearranging for $y$: $18m(1-y) = 1000y \implies 18m - 18my = 1000y \implies 18m = y(1000 + 18m)$.
Thus,$y = \frac{18m}{1000 + 18m}$.
219
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of $H_2SO_4$ in an aqueous solution of $H_2SO_4$ is $0.1$,then the molality of the solution will be ......... $m$.
A
$6.17$
B
$10$
C
$0.98$
D
$9.8$

Solution

(A) The formula for molality $(m)$ in terms of mole fraction $(X_2)$ of solute and mole fraction $(X_1)$ of solvent is:
$m = \frac{1000 \times X_2}{M_1 \times X_1}$
Where $M_1$ is the molar mass of the solvent (water = $18 \ g/mol$).
Given: $X_2 = 0.1$,$X_1 = 1 - 0.1 = 0.9$.
Substituting the values:
$m = \frac{1000 \times 0.1}{18 \times 0.9} = \frac{100}{16.2} \approx 6.17 \ m$.
220
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of the solute in liquid naphthalene $(C_{10}H_{8})$ is $0.2$,then the molality of the solution will be ............ $m$.
A
$13.8$
B
$6.9$
C
$1.95$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The formula for molality $(m)$ in terms of mole fraction is given by: $m = \frac{1000 \times X_2}{M_1 \times X_1}$.
Here,$X_2$ (mole fraction of solute) $= 0.2$,so $X_1$ (mole fraction of solvent) $= 1 - 0.2 = 0.8$.
The molar mass of naphthalene $(C_{10}H_{8})$ is $M_1 = (10 \times 12) + (8 \times 1) = 128 \ g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $m = \frac{1000 \times 0.2}{128 \times 0.8}$.
$m = \frac{200}{102.4} = 1.953 \ m \approx 1.95 \ m$.
221
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of the solute in benzene is $0.2$,then the molality of the solution will be ..............
A
$3.2$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$3.6$

Solution

(A) The formula relating molality $(m)$ and mole fraction $(X_2)$ is:
$m = \frac{1000 \times X_2}{M_1 \times X_1}$
Where $X_2$ is the mole fraction of the solute,$X_1$ is the mole fraction of the solvent (benzene),and $M_1$ is the molar mass of benzene $(C_6H_6 = 78 \ g/mol)$.
Given $X_2 = 0.2$,then $X_1 = 1 - 0.2 = 0.8$.
Substituting the values:
$m = \frac{1000 \times 0.2}{78 \times 0.8} = \frac{200}{62.4} \approx 3.205 \ m$.
Thus,the correct option is $3.2$.
222
EasyMCQ
What will be the mass of the solute in $g$ in $1 \, L$ of a solution having $40 \%$ concentration by weight? The density of the solution is $1.2 \, g/mL$.
A
$480$
B
$48$
C
$38$
D
$380$

Solution

(A) Given: Volume of solution = $1 \, L = 1000 \, mL$.
Density of solution = $1.2 \, g/mL$.
Mass of solution = $Density \times Volume = 1.2 \, g/mL \times 1000 \, mL = 1200 \, g$.
Concentration by weight = $40 \%$.
Mass of solute = $(40/100) \times 1200 \, g = 480 \, g$.
223
EasyMCQ
The molarity of the solution obtained by mixing $480 \, mL$ of $1.5 \, M$ solution with $500 \, mL$ of $1.2 \, M$ solution is ........ $M$.
A
$1.2$
B
$1.6$
C
$2.34$
D
$1.34$

Solution

(D) The formula for the molarity of a mixture is $M = \frac{M_1 V_1 + M_2 V_2}{V_1 + V_2}$.
Given $M_1 = 1.5 \, M$,$V_1 = 480 \, mL$,$M_2 = 1.2 \, M$,and $V_2 = 500 \, mL$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{(1.5 \times 480) + (1.2 \times 500)}{480 + 500}$.
$M = \frac{720 + 600}{980} = \frac{1320}{980}$.
$M \approx 1.347 \, M \approx 1.34 \, M$.
224
EasyMCQ
How many grams of $NaOH$ must be dissolved in $500 \, g$ of solution to obtain a $10 \% \, w/w$ concentration?
A
$20$
B
$25$
C
$10$
D
$50$

Solution

(D) The formula for weight percentage $(w/w)$ is: $\text{Weight } \% = \frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Mass of solution}} \times 100$
Given: $\text{Weight } \% = 10$,$\text{Mass of solution} = 500 \, g$.
Let the mass of $NaOH$ be $W$.
$10 = \frac{W}{500} \times 100$
$10 = \frac{W}{5}$
$W = 10 \times 5 = 50 \, g$.
225
EasyMCQ
Which of the following values changes with a change in temperature?
A
Molality
B
Molarity
C
Mole fraction
D
$\% \, w/w$

Solution

(B) Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
Since volume of a solution depends on temperature (as liquids expand or contract with temperature changes),molarity changes with temperature.
Molality,mole fraction,and mass percentage $(\% \, w/w)$ are based on mass,which is independent of temperature.
226
MediumMCQ
If $5.85 \ g$ of $NaCl$ is dissolved in $72 \ g$ of water,find the mole fraction of $NaCl$.
A
$0.024$
B
$0.24$
C
$0.12$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) Moles of $NaCl = \frac{5.85 \ g}{58.5 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Moles of $H_2O = \frac{72 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 4 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of $NaCl = \frac{n_{NaCl}}{n_{NaCl} + n_{H_2O}} = \frac{0.1}{0.1 + 4} = \frac{0.1}{4.1} = \frac{1}{41} \approx 0.024$.
227
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of ethanol in a solution made by mixing $x \ g$ of water and $69 \ g$ of ethanol is $0.6$,then $x = \dots \dots \dots \dots$
A
$54$
B
$36$
C
$180$
D
$18$

Solution

(D) Moles of water $(n_{H_2O})$ = $\frac{x}{18}$
Moles of ethanol $(n_{C_2H_5OH})$ = $\frac{69}{46} = 1.5 \ mol$
Mole fraction of ethanol $(X_{ethanol})$ = $\frac{n_{ethanol}}{n_{ethanol} + n_{water}} = 0.6$
$0.6 = \frac{1.5}{1.5 + \frac{x}{18}}$
$0.6(1.5 + \frac{x}{18}) = 1.5$
$0.9 + \frac{0.6x}{18} = 1.5$
$\frac{0.6x}{18} = 0.6$
$x = 18 \ g$
228
MediumMCQ
Calculate the $\% \, w/w$ of a solution formed by dissolving $20 \, g$ of solute in $200 \, g$ of water.
A
$10$
B
$40$
C
$9.091$
D
$90.91$

Solution

(C) The mass of the solution is the sum of the mass of the solute and the mass of the solvent.
Mass of solution $= 20 \, g + 200 \, g = 220 \, g$.
The formula for $\% \, w/w$ is:
$\% \, w/w = \frac{\text{mass of solute}}{\text{mass of solution}} \times 100$.
Substituting the values:
$\% \, w/w = \frac{20 \, g}{220 \, g} \times 100 = \frac{2000}{220} \approx 9.091 \%$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
229
MediumMCQ
The mole fraction of water in an $18 \% \, w/w$ aqueous solution of $C_6H_{12}O_6$ is .......
A
$0.021$
B
$0.018$
C
$0.0177$
D
$0.979$

Solution

(D) The concentration of $C_6H_{12}O_6$ is $18 \% \, w/w$.
In $100 \, g$ of solution,the mass of $C_6H_{12}O_6$ is $18 \, g$.
Moles of $C_6H_{12}O_6 = \frac{18}{180} = 0.1 \, mol$.
Mass of $H_2O = 100 - 18 = 82 \, g$.
Moles of $H_2O = \frac{82}{18} \approx 4.556 \, mol$.
Mole fraction of $H_2O (X_{H_2O}) = \frac{n_{H_2O}}{n_{H_2O} + n_{C_6H_{12}O_6}} = \frac{4.556}{4.556 + 0.1} = \frac{4.556}{4.656} \approx 0.9785 \approx 0.979$.
230
EasyMCQ
The density of $2 \ M \ MgBr_2$ solution is $1.2 \ g/mL$. Then the molality of the solution is ........ $m$.
A
$1.67$
B
$2.4$
C
$5.43$
D
$3.16$

Solution

(B) Given: Molarity $(M)$ = $2 \ M$,Density $(d)$ = $1.2 \ g/mL$.
The molar mass of $MgBr_2$ is $24 + 2 \times 80 = 184 \ g/mol$.
Let the volume of the solution be $1 \ L = 1000 \ mL$.
Mass of the solution = $Density \times Volume = 1.2 \ g/mL \times 1000 \ mL = 1200 \ g$.
Moles of solute $(MgBr_2)$ = $Molarity \times Volume(L) = 2 \ mol/L \times 1 \ L = 2 \ mol$.
Mass of solute = $Moles \times Molar \ mass = 2 \ mol \times 184 \ g/mol = 368 \ g$.
Mass of solvent = $Mass \ of \ solution - Mass \ of \ solute = 1200 \ g - 368 \ g = 832 \ g = 0.832 \ kg$.
Molality $(m)$ = $\frac{Moles \ of \ solute}{Mass \ of \ solvent \ in \ kg} = \frac{2 \ mol}{0.832 \ kg} \approx 2.403 \ m$.
Thus,the molality is $2.4 \ m$.
231
MediumMCQ
The density (in $g \ mL^{-1}$) of a $3.60 \ M$ sulphuric acid solution that is $29 \% \ H_2SO_4$ (Molar mass $= 98 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) by mass will be
A
$1.64$
B
$1.88$
C
$1.22$
D
$1.45$

Solution

(C) Given that,mass $\%$ of $H_2SO_4 = 29 \%$.
$100 \ g$ of solution contains $29 \ g$ of $H_2SO_4$.
Let the density of the solution be $d \ g \ mL^{-1}$.
Volume of $100 \ g$ solution $= \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{density}} = \frac{100}{d} \ mL$.
Moles of $H_2SO_4 = \frac{29 \ g}{98 \ g \ mol^{-1}} \approx 0.2959 \ mol$.
Molarity $(M) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{volume of solution in } L} = \frac{0.2959 \ mol}{(100/d) \times 10^{-3} \ L} = 3.60 \ M$.
$\frac{0.2959 \times d \times 1000}{100} = 3.60$.
$2.959 \times d = 3.60$.
$d = \frac{3.60}{2.959} \approx 1.216 \ g \ mL^{-1}$,which is approximately $1.22 \ g \ mL^{-1}$.
232
EasyMCQ
The molality of the solution prepared by dissolving $125 \ mL$ of pure methanol $(d = 0.8 \ g \ mL^{-1})$ in $375 \ g$ of ethanol is
A
$10.8$
B
$11.2$
C
$8.33$
D
$10.4$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Calculate the mass of methanol (solute).
Mass = Density $\times$ Volume = $0.8 \ g \ mL^{-1} \times 125 \ mL = 100 \ g$.
Step $2$: Calculate the moles of methanol $(CH_3OH)$.
Molar mass of $CH_3OH = 12 + 4(1) + 16 = 32 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Moles of $CH_3OH = \frac{100 \ g}{32 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 3.125 \ mol$.
Step $3$: Calculate the molality $(m)$.
Molality = $\frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in kg}}$.
Mass of solvent (ethanol) = $375 \ g = 0.375 \ kg$.
$m = \frac{3.125 \ mol}{0.375 \ kg} \approx 8.33 \ mol \ kg^{-1}$.
233
EasyMCQ
The density of an aqueous solution of $4\%$ by mass $NaOH$ is $1.04\ g/mL$. The molality of the solution is:
A
$1\ m$
B
$< 1\ m$
C
$> 1\ m$
D
Cannot be predicted

Solution

(C) Given: $4\%$ $NaOH$ by mass means $4\ g$ of $NaOH$ is present in $100\ g$ of solution.
Mass of solute $(NaOH)$ $= 4\ g$.
Molar mass of $NaOH = 23 + 16 + 1 = 40\ g/mol$.
Moles of $NaOH = \frac{4\ g}{40\ g/mol} = 0.1\ mol$.
Mass of solution $= 100\ g$.
Density of solution $= 1.04\ g/mL$.
Volume of solution $= \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} = \frac{100\ g}{1.04\ g/mL} \approx 96.15\ mL$.
Mass of solvent $= \text{Mass of solution} - \text{Mass of solute} = 100\ g - 4\ g = 96\ g = 0.096\ kg$.
Molality $(m)$ $= \frac{\text{Moles of solute}}{\text{Mass of solvent in } kg} = \frac{0.1\ mol}{0.096\ kg} \approx 1.04\ m$.
Since $1.04\ m > 1\ m$,the correct option is $C$.
234
EasyMCQ
What is the mole fraction of the solute in a $2.5 \, m$ aqueous solution?
A
$0.04$
B
$0.08$
C
$0.43$
D
$0.25$

Solution

(A) $2.5 \, m$ aqueous solution means $2.5 \, \text{moles}$ of solute are dissolved in $1 \, \text{kg}$ $(1000 \, \text{g})$ of water.
Number of moles of solute $(n_{\text{solute}})$ = $2.5 \, \text{mol}$.
Number of moles of solvent (water,$n_{\text{solvent}}$) = $\frac{1000 \, \text{g}}{18 \, \text{g/mol}} \approx 55.55 \, \text{mol}$.
Mole fraction of solute $(x_{\text{solute}})$ = $\frac{n_{\text{solute}}}{n_{\text{solute}} + n_{\text{solvent}}}$.
$x_{\text{solute}} = \frac{2.5}{2.5 + 55.55} = \frac{2.5}{58.05} \approx 0.043$.
235
MediumMCQ
Which concentrations can be calculated if the mole fraction and density of an aqueous solution of $HCl$ are known? $1.$ Molality $2.$ Molarity $3.$ Percentage by mass
A
$1$ only
B
$3$ only
C
$1$ and $2$ only
D
$1, 2$ and $3$

Solution

(D) Given the mole fraction $(x_{HCl})$ and density $(d)$ of an aqueous $HCl$ solution:
$1.$ Molality $(m)$ can be calculated using the formula: $m = \frac{x_{HCl} \times 1000}{(1 - x_{HCl}) \times M_{solvent}}$,where $M_{solvent}$ is the molar mass of water $(18 \ g/mol)$.
$2.$ Molarity $(M)$ can be calculated using the relation: $M = \frac{m \times d \times 1000}{1000 + (m \times M_{solute})}$.
$3.$ Percentage by mass $(w/w\%)$ can be derived from the mole fraction: $w/w\% = \frac{x_{HCl} \times M_{HCl}}{(x_{HCl} \times M_{HCl}) + ((1 - x_{HCl}) \times M_{H_2O})} \times 100$.
Since all three can be determined,the correct option is $D$.
236
EasyMCQ
An aqueous solution contains $28\%$ by weight of a liquid $A$ $(m_w = 140)$. The mole fraction of liquid $A$ is:
A
$0.02$
B
$0.04$
C
$0.95$
D
$0.71$

Solution

(B) Let the total weight of the solution be $100 \ g$.
Since the solution is $28\%$ by weight of liquid $A$,the mass of $A$ is $28 \ g$ and the mass of water $(H_2O)$ is $100 - 28 = 72 \ g$.
The molar mass of $A$ $(m_w)$ is $140 \ g/mol$.
The molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ is $18 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of $A$ $(n_A)$ = $\frac{28}{140} = 0.2 \ mol$.
Number of moles of water $(n_w)$ = $\frac{72}{18} = 4.0 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of $A$ $(x_A)$ = $\frac{n_A}{n_A + n_w} = \frac{0.2}{0.2 + 4.0} = \frac{0.2}{4.2} = \frac{1}{21} \approx 0.0476$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option,the value is $0.04$.
237
EasyMCQ
Calculate the molarity if $30 \, mL$ of $0.5 \, M$ $H_2SO_4$ is diluted to $500 \, mL$. (in $, M$)
A
$0.03$
B
$0.26$
C
$3.33$
D
$1.67$

Solution

(A) The dilution formula is $M_1 V_1 = M_2 V_2$.
Given:
Initial molarity $(M_1)$ = $0.5 \, M$
Initial volume $(V_1)$ = $30 \, mL$
Final volume $(V_2)$ = $500 \, mL$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$0.5 \times 30 = M_2 \times 500$
$15 = M_2 \times 500$
$M_2 = \frac{15}{500} = 0.03 \, M$.
238
DifficultMCQ
$A$ solution of $x \ g$ of an optically active substance dissolved in $10 \ mL$ of alcohol is placed in a polarimeter tube of $10 \ cm$ length. The observed rotation is $+2^o$. If the specific rotation is $+16^o$,what is the value of $x$ in $g$?
A
$0.125$
B
$3.2$
C
$1.25$
D
$12.5$

Solution

(C) The formula for specific rotation $[\alpha]$ is given by: $[\alpha] = \frac{\alpha}{l \times c}$,where $\alpha$ is the observed rotation in degrees,$l$ is the length of the tube in decimeters $(dm)$,and $c$ is the concentration in $g/mL$.
Given: $[\alpha] = +16^o$,$\alpha = +2^o$,$l = 10 \ cm = 1 \ dm$.
The concentration $c$ is given by $c = \frac{x \ g}{10 \ mL}$.
Substituting the values into the formula: $16 = \frac{2}{1 \times (x/10)}$.
This simplifies to $16 = \frac{20}{x}$.
Solving for $x$: $x = \frac{20}{16} = 1.25 \ g$.
239
MediumMCQ
When equal volumes of $0.1 \ M \ AgNO_3$ and $0.2 \ M \ NaCl$ are mixed,the concentration of $NO_3^-$ in the resulting mixture will be ............. $M$.
A
$0.1$
B
$0.05$
C
$0.2$
D
$0.15$

Solution

(B) Let the volume of each solution be $V \ L$.
Total volume of the mixture = $V + V = 2V \ L$.
The number of moles of $NO_3^-$ ions comes from $AgNO_3$.
Moles of $AgNO_3$ = $Molarity \times Volume = 0.1 \ M \times V \ L = 0.1V \ mol$.
Since $AgNO_3$ dissociates as $AgNO_3 \rightarrow Ag^+ + NO_3^-$,the moles of $NO_3^-$ = $0.1V \ mol$.
Concentration of $NO_3^-$ in the mixture = $\frac{\text{Total moles of } NO_3^-}{\text{Total volume}} = \frac{0.1V}{2V} = 0.05 \ M$.
240
MediumMCQ
The density of a $10.0\% \, w/w$ aqueous solution of $KCl$ is $1.06 \, g \, cm^{-3}$. The molarity of this solution is ........
A
$1.420 \, M$
B
$1.489 \, M$
C
$1.420 \, mol/kg$
D
$1.489 \, mol/kg$
241
DifficultMCQ
What is the mass of glucose in $500 \ g$ of an aqueous solution of glucose with a molality of $0.5 \ m$?
A
$90$
B
$45$
C
$22.5$
D
$41.3$

Solution

(B) Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
Given: Molality $(m)$ = $0.5 \ mol/kg$,Mass of solvent $(W_{solvent})$ = $500 \ g = 0.5 \ kg$.
Number of moles of glucose $(n_{glucose})$ = $m \times W_{solvent} = 0.5 \ mol/kg \times 0.5 \ kg = 0.25 \ mol$.
Molar mass of glucose $(C_6H_{12}O_6)$ = $(6 \times 12) + (12 \times 1) + (6 \times 16) = 72 + 12 + 96 = 180 \ g/mol$.
Mass of glucose = $n_{glucose} \times \text{Molar mass} = 0.25 \ mol \times 180 \ g/mol = 45 \ g$.
242
MediumMCQ
If $100 \ g$ of a $0.2 \ m$ aqueous solution is diluted by adding $200 \ g$ of water, what will be the molality of the resulting solution?
A
$0.1 \ m$
B
$0.2/3 \ m$
C
$0.2 \ m$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(B) Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
Initial solution: $100 \ g$ of $0.2 \ m$ aqueous solution.
Let the mass of solute be $w_2 \ g$ and molar mass be $M_2$.
$0.2 = \frac{w_2 / M_2}{mass \ of \ solvent \ in \ kg}$.
Since the solution is dilute, we can approximate the mass of the solvent as $100 \ g = 0.1 \ kg$.
Thus, moles of solute $n_2 = 0.2 \times 0.1 = 0.02 \ mol$.
After adding $200 \ g$ of water, the new mass of the solvent is $100 \ g + 200 \ g = 300 \ g = 0.3 \ kg$.
The moles of solute remain constant at $0.02 \ mol$.
New molality $m' = \frac{0.02 \ mol}{0.3 \ kg} = \frac{0.02}{0.3} = \frac{2}{30} = \frac{1}{15} \ m$.
Wait, re-evaluating: $0.2 \ m$ means $0.2 \ mol$ of solute in $1000 \ g$ of solvent.
In $100 \ g$ of solution, if we assume density $\approx 1 \ g/mL$, solvent mass $\approx 100 \ g$.
Moles of solute $= 0.2 \times 0.1 = 0.02 \ mol$.
New solvent mass $= 100 \ g + 200 \ g = 300 \ g = 0.3 \ kg$.
New molality $= \frac{0.02}{0.3} = \frac{2}{30} = 0.066 \ m$.
Looking at the options, $0.2/3 \ m$ is $0.066 \ m$.
243
EasyMCQ
The molality of $648 \ g$ of pure water is .................. $m$.
A
$36$
B
$55.5$
C
$3.6$
D
$5.55$

Solution

(B) Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
For pure water,the solute is water itself.
Mass of water = $648 \ g = 0.648 \ kg$.
Molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ = $(2 \times 1) + 16 = 18 \ g/mol$.
Moles of water = $\frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Molar mass}} = \frac{648 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 36 \ mol$.
Molality $(m)$ = $\frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in kg}} = \frac{36 \ mol}{0.648 \ kg} \approx 55.55 \ m$.
However,in the context of pure water,the molality is often calculated as $\frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol \times 1 \ kg} = 55.5 \ m$.
244
MediumMCQ
The density of a $1.0 \ M$ aqueous solution of glucose is $1.1 \ g/mL$. What is the molality of the solution in $m$ (in $m$)?
A
$1.0$
B
$1.07$
C
$0.93$
D
$1.1$
245
MediumMCQ
What is the mole fraction of water in a spirit sample containing $92\%$ ethyl alcohol by mass?
A
$0.82$
B
$0.22$
C
$0.18$
D
$0.16$

Solution

(C) Given: $92\%$ ethyl alcohol by mass means $92 \ g$ of $C_2H_5OH$ in $100 \ g$ of solution.
Mass of $C_2H_5OH = 92 \ g$,Mass of $H_2O = 100 - 92 = 8 \ g$.
Molar mass of $C_2H_5OH = (2 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) + 16 = 46 \ g/mol$.
Molar mass of $H_2O = (2 \times 1) + 16 = 18 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $C_2H_5OH (n_{alc}) = \frac{92}{46} = 2 \ mol$.
Moles of $H_2O (n_{water}) = \frac{8}{18} = 0.444 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of water $(x_{water}) = \frac{n_{water}}{n_{water} + n_{alc}} = \frac{0.444}{0.444 + 2} = \frac{0.444}{2.444} \approx 0.18$.
246
MediumMCQ
What mass of ethanol in $g$ must be added to $1.0 \, kg$ of water to have a mole fraction of ethanol equal to $0.2$?
A
$63.89$
B
$6.39$
C
$638.89$
D
$683.89$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of ethanol be $w \, g$. The molar mass of ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$ is $46 \, g/mol$. The number of moles of ethanol is $n_{ethanol} = \frac{w}{46}$.
Water has a mass of $1.0 \, kg = 1000 \, g$. The molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ is $18 \, g/mol$. The number of moles of water is $n_{water} = \frac{1000}{18} \approx 55.56 \, mol$.
The mole fraction of ethanol is given by $x_{ethanol} = \frac{n_{ethanol}}{n_{ethanol} + n_{water}} = 0.2$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{w/46}{w/46 + 55.56} = 0.2$.
$w/46 = 0.2 \times (w/46 + 55.56)$.
$w/46 = 0.2(w/46) + 11.112$.
$0.8(w/46) = 11.112$.
$w/46 = 13.89$.
$w = 13.89 \times 46 = 638.94 \, g \approx 638.89 \, g$.
247
MediumMCQ
The molality of an aqueous solution of glucose is $1.0 \ m$. The mole fraction of glucose is approximately .....
A
$0.018$
B
$0.0177$
C
$0.015$
D
$0.020$

Solution

(B) Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
Given $m = 1.0 \ m$,this means $1 \ \text{mole}$ of glucose is dissolved in $1 \ \text{kg}$ $(1000 \ \text{g})$ of water.
Moles of glucose $(n_{\text{glucose}})$ = $1 \ \text{mol}$.
Moles of water $(n_{\text{water}})$ = $\frac{1000 \ \text{g}}{18 \ \text{g/mol}} \approx 55.56 \ \text{mol}$.
Total moles = $n_{\text{glucose}} + n_{\text{water}} = 1 + 55.56 = 56.56 \ \text{mol}$.
Mole fraction of glucose $(x_{\text{glucose}})$ = $\frac{n_{\text{glucose}}}{\text{Total moles}} = \frac{1}{56.56} \approx 0.0177$.
248
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of $H_2SO_4$ in an aqueous solution of $H_2SO_4$ is $0.1$,then the molality of the solution is ........... $m$.
A
$6.17$
B
$10$
C
$0.98$
D
$9.8$

Solution

(A) Given: Mole fraction of $H_2SO_4$ $(x_2)$ = $0.1$.
Since it is an aqueous solution,the mole fraction of water $(x_1)$ = $1 - 0.1 = 0.9$.
Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
$m = \frac{n_2}{W_1 (\text{in kg})} = \frac{n_2 \times 1000}{n_1 \times M_1}$,where $n_2$ is moles of solute,$n_1$ is moles of solvent,and $M_1$ is the molar mass of solvent (water = $18 \ g/mol$).
$m = \frac{x_2 \times 1000}{x_1 \times M_1} = \frac{0.1 \times 1000}{0.9 \times 18} = \frac{100}{16.2} \approx 6.17 \ m$.
249
EasyMCQ
If the molality of an aqueous solution is $m$ and the mole fraction of the solute is $y$,which of the following relations is correct?
A
$m = \frac{1000y}{18(1-y)}$
B
$m = \frac{18y}{1000(1-y)}$
C
$y = \frac{18m}{1000 + 18m}$
D
$y = \frac{m}{1000 + 18m}$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of solvent (water) be $1000 \ g$.
The number of moles of water $(n_A)$ = $\frac{1000}{18} \ mol$.
Let the number of moles of solute be $n_B = m$ (since molality is $m \ mol/kg$).
The mole fraction of solute $(y)$ is given by $y = \frac{n_B}{n_A + n_B}$.
Substituting the values: $y = \frac{m}{\frac{1000}{18} + m}$.
Multiplying numerator and denominator by $18$: $y = \frac{18m}{1000 + 18m}$.
Thus,the correct relation is $y = \frac{18m}{1000 + 18m}$.
250
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of a solute in liquid naphthalene $(C_{10}H_8)$ is $0.2$,then the molality of the solution will be .............. $m$.
A
$13.8$
B
$6.9$
C
$1.95$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The molar mass of naphthalene $(C_{10}H_8)$ is $M_{solvent} = (10 \times 12) + (8 \times 1) = 128 \ g/mol$.
Given: Mole fraction of solute $(x_2) = 0.2$.
Therefore,mole fraction of solvent $(x_1) = 1 - 0.2 = 0.8$.
Molality $(m)$ is given by the formula: $m = \frac{x_2 \times 1000}{x_1 \times M_{solvent}}$.
Substituting the values: $m = \frac{0.2 \times 1000}{0.8 \times 128}$.
$m = \frac{200}{102.4} \approx 1.95 \ m$.

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