A particular solute is dissolved in a solvent resulting in a solution that is 54.0% solute by mass. If the molar mass of the solute is 178.10 g/mol, what is the molality of the solution? (Assume the solute is a nonelectrolyte).

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A particular solute is dissolved in a solvent resulting in a solution that is 54.0 %
solute by mass. If the molar mass of the solute is 178.10 g/mol, what is the molality
of the solution? (Assume the solute is a nonelectrolyte).
Transcribed Image Text:A particular solute is dissolved in a solvent resulting in a solution that is 54.0 % solute by mass. If the molar mass of the solute is 178.10 g/mol, what is the molality of the solution? (Assume the solute is a nonelectrolyte).
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Percent of solute (by mass) in the solution = 54.0 

Molar mass of the solute = 178.10 g/mL

We have to calculate molality of the solution


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