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The density of the nitric acid solution which is 63% by mass HNO3 is 1.41g/cc. What is the molarity of the solution?

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In 100 g of solution.

Mass of nitric acid = 63 g

Moles of nitric acid = 63/ molar mass of nitric acid = 63/63 = 1.

Volume of 1oo g solution = 100 x density = 100 x 1.41 = 141ml = 0.141 L

Molarity = moles of nitric acid/ volume of solution in liter.

= 1/0.141 =7.092M


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