What is the molality when 0.15 mol SO2 is dissolved in 100 ml water? Remember 1 ml of water = 1 gram of water)

1 Answer
May 21, 2018

Molality1.5molkg1...

Explanation:

By definition, molalitymoles of solutekilograms of solvent

And so here...mSO2=0.15mol100mL×1gmL1×103kgg1

1.50molkg1...

...sometimes this solution is referred to as sulfurous acid, i.e. H2SO3H2OSO2...the smell is sulfurous but quite pleasant. Home brewers often use sulfurous acid to sanitize their carboys...