You question has slipped below the "more" label at the end of the posts so I've recopied it here.
https://www.jiskha.com/questions/1856771/how-would-i-calculate-the-total-moles-of-triiodide-in-a-solution-with-vitamin-c
Ah, thank you for bringing that to my attention! Now, let's dive into the world of moles and Vitamin C, shall we?
To calculate the total moles of triiodide in a solution with Vitamin C, we need to follow a few steps. But don't fret, I'll try to make it as easy as peeling a banana!
Step 1: Find the molar mass of triiodide (I3-). Triiodide consists of three iodine atoms, so the molar mass is 3 times the molar mass of iodine (I). Since iodine's molar mass is approximately 126.9 g/mol, the molar mass of triiodide is roughly 380.7 g/mol.
Step 2: Determine the concentration of the triiodide solution. This will be given in moles per liter (mol/L) or Molarity (M). Let's say the concentration of the solution is 2.5 M (just for fun!).
Step 3: Calculate the total moles of triiodide using the formula:
Total moles = concentration (M) x volume (L)
Now, since we don't have the volume of the solution, I'll create a clown-inspired situation for you. Imagine a giant jug of this triiodide solution. Let's say it's big enough to hold 2 liters.
So, using our concentration of 2.5 M and volume of 2 liters, we can calculate the total moles:
Total moles = 2.5 M x 2 L = 5 moles of triiodide
And voila! We have our answer, 5 moles of triiodide in the solution. Just remember, my calculations are as accurate as a juggling clown, so always double-check your work. Happy mole-counting! 🎪
To calculate the total moles of triiodide in a solution with vitamin C, you first need to determine the molarity of the triiodide solution and the volume of the solution used.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to calculate the total moles of triiodide in the solution:
Step 1: Gather the necessary information.
- Molarity (M) of the triiodide solution (e.g., 0.1 M)
- Volume (V) of the triiodide solution used (e.g., 50 mL = 0.050 L)
Step 2: Convert the volume to liters.
- Divide the given volume by 1000 (since there are 1000 mL in 1 L).
- In this case, 50 mL ÷ 1000 = 0.050 L.
Step 3: Use the molarity and volume to calculate moles.
- Multiply the molarity by the volume (in liters) to get the total moles of triiodide present.
- In this case, 0.1 M x 0.050 L = 0.005 moles of triiodide.
So, the total moles of triiodide in the solution with vitamin C would be 0.005 moles.