Chemistry Chapter on Moles and Formula Weight

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What is the definition of molarity in a solution?

Mass of solute per volume of solvent

Mass percent of solute in the solution

Grams of solute per milliliters of solution

Moles of solute per liter of solution (correct)

Which unit is commonly used to express concentration in this context?

Grams per liter

Percentage by mass

Moles per liter (correct)

Milliliters per mole

What does 'aqueous' indicate about a solution?

Contains a solid solute

Water is the solvent (correct)

Is made with a gas solute

Contains no liquid

How do you convert grams of barium chloride to moles?

Divide by the molar mass Signup and view all the answers

What is the molar mass of barium chloride approximately?

244.3 g/mol Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to the gram value of barium chloride to calculate molarity?

It needs to be converted to moles Signup and view all the answers

What charge does barium have in its ionic form?

+2 Signup and view all the answers

What role does chlorine play in the compound barium chloride?

It has a charge of -1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the molar mass of copper?

63.5 g/mol Signup and view all the answers

How many moles of sulfur are present in 20.15 g of sulfur?

0.62 moles Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula derived from the provided moles of copper and sulfur?

Cu2S Signup and view all the answers

Which element was excluded from the calculations in the asbestos composition problem?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

If the total mass of asbestos is 520 g, what calculation should be done to find the mass of oxygen present?

Subtract the sum of the given masses from 520 g Signup and view all the answers

What method was used to convert percent composition into grams in the asbestos problem?

Multiplication by the total mass Signup and view all the answers

What was the mass of silicon in the asbestos sample?

21.6 g Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements should not be listed as part of the asbestos composition?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of calculating the formula weight of a compound?

Multiply the mass of each element by the number of atoms and then add those products together. Signup and view all the answers

How many oxygen atoms are represented in aluminum sulfate with the formula Al2(SO4)3?

12 atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does Avogadro's number represent?

The number of molecules in one mole, equal to $6.022 \times 10^{23}$. Signup and view all the answers

What do you obtain when you have a mole of H2O instead of a single molecule?

18 grams of H2O. Signup and view all the answers

In calculating the molecular mass of aluminum sulfate, how many sulfur atoms are present?

3 atoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the total atomic mass for 2 aluminum atoms using the atomic mass from the periodic table?

27 grams Signup and view all the answers

How is a mole similar to a dozen?

Both represent a specific number of items. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to account for the number of sulfate ions in aluminum sulfate?

To arrive at the accurate molecular weight. Signup and view all the answers

What is the allowable level of E. coli in drinking water according to EPA standards?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

What substance is intentionally added to drinking water to improve dental health?

Fluoride Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contaminants is allowed at 10 parts per billion in drinking water?

Arsenic Signup and view all the answers

How is the concentration of contaminants in drinking water typically expressed?

Mass over total mass Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit conversion for billions in the context of mass measurement?

10 to the ninth Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about the allowable levels of E. coli in drinking water?

There is a safe limit for E. coli. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of research conducted at Casablanca related to water quality?

Analyzing arsenic in fish and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between cooking fish and its contamination levels?

Cooking has no effect on contaminants like heavy metals. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'AQ' designation indicate about a substance such as NaCl?

It is dissolved in water. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes molarity?

The mass of solute in grams per liter of solution. Signup and view all the answers

If the concentration of a solution increases, what happens to the color of a colored solute?

It becomes darker. Signup and view all the answers

Why are mass units often used in environmental chemistry?

Environmental standards are typically based on low concentrations. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'parts per million' in relation to solute concentration?

It represents the grams of solute per ten to the sixth grams of solution. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'parts per billion' defined?

Grams of solute per ten to the ninth grams of solution. Signup and view all the answers

Which concentration unit is primarily focused on low concentrations in environmental safety standards?

Parts per million. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical concentration unit that will be heavily used in this class moving forward?

Molarity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Formula Weight

Formula weight is calculated by adding the mass of each atom in a molecule.
The mass of an element is multiplied by the number of atoms of that element in the molecule.
For example, in aluminum sulfate (Al₂(SO₄)₃):
- There are two aluminum atoms, so the mass of aluminum is multiplied by two.
- The "3" outside the parentheses distributes inside, resulting in three sulfur atoms and twelve oxygen atoms.
- The mass of sulfur is multiplied by three, and the mass of oxygen multiplied by twelve to get the total mass.
This sum is the formula weight of the molecule.

Mole

A mole is a unit that represents 6.022 x 10²³ particles.
It's like a dozen, which represents 12 of something.
A mole bridges the gap between the molecular scale and the real world scale.

Atomic Mass Units

One molecule's mass is expressed in atomic mass units.
This value is obtained from the periodic table.
A mole of molecules has a mass in grams, which is the atomic mass in grams per mole.

Empirical Formulas

Empirical formulas show the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.
To determine the empirical formula:
- Convert percentages to grams.
- Convert grams to moles using the element's molar mass.
- Divide each mole value by the smallest mole value.
- Round the results to whole numbers to represent the atom ratio.

Aqueous Solutions

Aqueous solutions are solutions where water is the solvent.
The symbol "aq" indicates that a substance is dissolved in water.

Concentration

Concentration refers to the amount of solute dissolved in a given amount of solvent.
Concentration can be increased by adding more solute.
A higher concentration is indicated by a darker color in a colored solution.
Lower concentrations are indicated by lighter colors.

Concentration Units:

Molarity (M): moles of solute per liter of solution, the most common unit in chemistry.
Mass Units: grams of solute per million or billion grams of solution, often used in environmental chemistry.
Parts per million (ppm): grams of solute per ten to the sixth grams of solution.
Parts per billion (ppb): grams of solute per ten to the ninth grams of solution.
Parts per trillion (ppt): grams of solute per ten to the twelfth grams of solution.

E. Coli in Drinking Water

The EPA sets a maximum acceptable level of E. coli in drinking water at zero parts per million.

Arsenic in Water:

The EPA allows a maximum of ten parts per billion of arsenic in drinking water.
This is a concern, as arsenic can be found in some lakes at levels higher than the allowed standard.
People who consume fish from these lakes may be at risk of arsenic exposure.
Cooking fish may help reduce arsenic levels, but research is needed to confirm this.

Converting Grams to Moles and Vice Versa:

To convert grams to moles, divide the mass in grams by the molar mass.
To convert moles to grams, multiply the number of moles by the molar mass.

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This quiz covers the concepts of formula weight, moles, and atomic mass units. Understand how to calculate the formula weight of a molecule and the significance of the mole in chemistry. Test your knowledge on how these fundamentals connect molecular scale measurements with real-world applications.