Chapter 4, Problem 4.150MP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The metal M needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The number of moles is related to mass and molar mass as follows:

$n=\frac{m}{M}$

Here, m is mass and M is molar mass.

The molarity of the solution is defined as number of moles of solute dissolved in 1 L of the volume of solution.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The volume of carbon dioxide produced needs to be determined, if the density if CO₂ is 1.799 g/L.

Concept introduction:

The density is related to mass and volume as follows:

$d=\frac{m}{V}$

Here, m is mass and V is volume.