We are asked to calculate the mass percent, mole fraction, molality, and molarity of the pentane.
Step 1. Calculate mass of each
Recall:
Step 2. Calculate moles each
Molar mass C5H12 = 72.17 g/mol
Molar mass C6H14 = 86.20 g/mol
Step 3. Mass percent pentane
Mass % C5H12 = 34.65 %
A solution is prepared by mixing 25 mL pentane (C5H12, d = 0.63 g/cm3) with 45 mL hexane (C6H14, d = 0.66 g/cm3). Assuming that the volumes add on mixing, calculate the mass percent, mole fraction, molality, and molarity of the pentane.
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