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Ion Concentration from Solution Concentration

Ionic compounds dissociate in solution, multiplying the molarity by the number of ions present

What is the Chloride Concentrations [Cl-] in the following solutions?

2.0M NaCl  

   since NaCl dissolves according to this reaction     NaCl => Na+ + Cl-  

                          the NaCl to Cl- ratio is 1:1, therefore [Cl-]= 1 x 2.0M =2.0M 

1.5M AlCl3

     since AlCl3 dissolves according to this reaction     AlCl3 = > Al3+ + 3 Cl- 

                          the AlCl3 to Cl- ratio is 1:3, therefore [Cl-]= 3 x 1.5M= 4.5M   

 2.0M CaCl2

     since CaCl2 dissolves according to this reaction     CaCl2 = > Ca2+ + 2 Cl-

                          the CaCl2  to Cl- ratio is 1:2, therefore [Cl-]=  2 x 2.0M= 4.0M

 

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