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Ch.13 - Properties of Solutions
Chapter 13, Problem 53d

Describe how you would prepare each of the following aqueous solutions, starting with solid KBr: (d) a 0.150 M solution of KBr that contains just enough KBr to precipitate 16.0 g of AgBr from a solution containing 0.480 mol of AgNO3.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Molarity (M)

Molarity is a measure of concentration defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. It is expressed in moles per liter (mol/L). Understanding molarity is crucial for preparing solutions, as it allows you to calculate the amount of solute needed to achieve a desired concentration in a given volume of solvent.
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Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry involves the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions based on balanced equations. In this context, it helps determine the amount of KBr needed to precipitate a specific mass of AgBr from AgNO3. By using the molar ratios from the balanced equation, one can relate the quantities of reactants and products.
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Precipitation Reaction

A precipitation reaction occurs when two soluble salts react to form an insoluble product, or precipitate. In this case, KBr reacts with AgNO3 to form AgBr, which is insoluble in water. Understanding this concept is essential for predicting the formation of precipitates and calculating the amounts of reactants required to achieve a desired precipitate mass.
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