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Chapter 13, Problem 120

Find the mass of urea (CH4N2O) needed to prepare 50.0 g of a solution in water in which the mole fraction of urea is 0.0770.

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Key Concepts

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

Mole Fraction

Mole fraction is a way of expressing the concentration of a component in a mixture. It is defined as the ratio of the number of moles of a specific component to the total number of moles of all components in the mixture. In this case, the mole fraction of urea indicates how much of the total solution is made up of urea, which is crucial for calculating the mass needed.
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Molar Mass

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). For urea (CH4N2O), the molar mass can be calculated by summing the atomic masses of its constituent elements: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. Knowing the molar mass is essential for converting between moles and grams when determining how much urea is required for the solution.
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Mass Percent and Solution Preparation

Mass percent is the mass of a solute divided by the total mass of the solution, multiplied by 100. In this context, understanding how to relate the mass of urea to the total mass of the solution (50.0 g) is vital for preparing the desired solution. This involves using the mole fraction to find the number of moles of urea and then converting that to mass using the molar mass.
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