describe the detailed procedure of how to prepare 500 ml of 1M of sodium acetate solution.

To prepare a 500 ml of 1M sodium acetate solution, you will need to follow the steps below:

Step 1: Determine the molecular weight of sodium acetate (CH3COONa). The atomic masses of each element are as follows:
- Carbon (C): 12.01 g/mol
- Hydrogen (H): 1.01 g/mol
- Oxygen (O): 16.00 g/mol
- Sodium (Na): 22.99 g/mol

Sodium acetate consists of one carbon atom, two hydrogen atoms, three oxygen atoms, and one sodium atom. Therefore, the molecular weight of sodium acetate is calculated as follows:

(1 × Carbon atomic mass) + (3 × Hydrogen atomic mass) + (3 × Oxygen atomic mass) + (1 × Sodium atomic mass)

Step 2: Calculate the amount of sodium acetate needed. Since we are preparing a 1M solution, we need one mole of sodium acetate in 1 liter (1000 ml) of solution.

The number of moles can be calculated using the formula:

Moles of sodium acetate = (Desired Molarity × Desired Volume in liters) / 1000

In this case, the desired volume is 500 ml (0.5 liters) and the desired molarity is 1M. Plugging these values into the formula:

Moles of sodium acetate = (1 × 0.5) / 1000

Step 3: Convert moles of sodium acetate to grams. Multiply the number of moles calculated in Step 2 by the molecular weight of sodium acetate determined in Step 1.

Grams of sodium acetate = Moles of sodium acetate × Molecular weight of sodium acetate

Step 4: Dissolve the calculated amount of sodium acetate in distilled water. Take a container (beaker or flask) and add distilled water to it. Begin slowly adding the calculated amount of sodium acetate to the water while stirring continuously until it dissolves completely.

Step 5: Adjust the final volume. Check the volume of the solution and adjust it to exactly 500 ml by adding more distilled water if needed.

Step 6: Mix the solution thoroughly to ensure the sodium acetate is evenly distributed in the solution.

You have now successfully prepared 500 ml of 1M sodium acetate solution. Remember to label the container properly and store it in a safe place.