How many ions result from the dissolution of a 11.1g mass of calcium chloride in water?

1 Answer
Mar 27, 2017

Approx. 1.81×1023 ions

Explanation:

Moles of calcium chloride = 11.1g110.98gmol1=0.100mol

And thus in solution:

CaCl2(s)+excess H2OCa2++2Cl, there are 0.100mol Ca2+ ions, and 0.200mol Cl ions, i.e. 0.300mol of ions...........

And 0.300mol×NA=0.300mol×6.022×1023mol1

1.81×1023 ions..........