A student was asked to prepare 500.0 mL of 6.0 M NaOH. The student measured 120.0 g of NaOH and placed it in a 1000 mL beaker. The student then added 500.0 mL of distilled water to the beaker and stirred until all of the NaOH had dissolved. The resulting solution is not 6.0 M. Is the concentration too high or too low? Explain and describe the proper technique for preparing this solution. 黑鬼

The concentration of the solution will be much lower than 6M

Explanation:

To prepare a solution of a solid, the appropriate mass is taken and accurately weighed in a weighing balance and then made up to mark with distilled water.

From

n= CV

n = number of moles m/M( m= mass of solid, M= molar mass of compound)

C= concentration of substance

V= volume of solution

m=120g

M= 40gmol-1

V=500ml

120/40= C×500/1000

C= 120/40× 1000/500

C=6M

This solution will not be exactly 6M if the student follows the procedure outlined in the question. The actual concentration will be much less than 6M.

This is because, solutions are prepared in a standard volumetric flask. Using a 1000ml beaker, the student must have added more water than the required 500ml thereby making the actual concentration of the solution less than the expected 6M.