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What volume of 0.20 mol dm -3 NaOH solution would yield 5.0 g of NaOH…

What volume of 0.20 mol dm -3 NaOH solution would yield 5.0 g of NaOH on evaporation to dryness? [NaOH = 40g mol-1]
  • A.
    400 cm3
  • B.
    625 cm3
  • C.
    1000 cm3
  • D.
    1600 cm 3
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Conc. g/dm3 = 0.20 x 40 gmol -1 = 8 g/dm3
1000 cm3 of 0.20m NaOH contains 8g of NaOH :. 5g of NaOH will be contained in 5/8 x 1000 x 625cm3