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An aqueous solution of ethanol has density 1.025g/mL and it is 2M. What is the molality of this solution?

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Detailed Solution

2M means 2 moles of ethanol in 1L of solution.
∴2 moles= 46×2=92g of ethanol.
Mass of solution= 1000×1.025=1025g
Mass of water=1025−92=933g

 

 Molality = Moles of solute  Mass of water in kg=2933×1000=2.143M

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An aqueous solution of ethanol has density 1.025g/mL and it is 2M. What is the molality of this solution?