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If 5 g of NaCl (1 mole of NaCl) is dissolved in enough water to make 500 L of solution, what is the molarity of the solution?

  • A. 1.0 M
  • B. 2.0 M
  • C. 11.7 M
  • D. The answer cannot be determined from the information given.
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. In this case, 5 g of NaCl represents 1 mole of NaCl. Given that this 1 mole is dissolved in 500 L of solution, the molarity of the solution can be calculated as follows: Molarity = moles of solute / liters of solution = 1 mole / 500 L = 0.002 M. However, the molarity is usually expressed in moles per liter, so to convert to M, you divide by 0.085 L (which is 500 L in liters) to get 11.7 M. Choice A is incorrect because the molarity is not 1.0 M. Choice B is incorrect because the molarity is not 2.0 M. Choice D is incorrect because the molarity can be determined from the information provided.