Concentrated hydrochloric acid is 12 M and has a density of 1.18 g/mL. What is the weight percent (% w/w) of concentrated HCl (Mwt: 36.5 g/mol)? a: 12% b: 5.1% c: 37% d: 14%
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First, we need to find the mass of HCl in 1 L of the solution. Since the concentration is 12 M, there are 12 moles of HCl in 1 L of the solution. Show more…
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