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Quantitative Chemistry

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Diagram showing molar concentration calculation

Always convert units first: cm³ to dm³ by ÷1000.

Key Facts

  • Percentage yield is less than 100 percent due to losses.
  • Atom economy measures how much product is useful.

Key Equations

moles = mass / Mr
concentration = moles / volume
percentage yield = actual / theoretical x 100

Topics Covered

Moles and Formula Mass

What you need to know

  • Use Mr from the periodic table to calculate moles.
  • Balance equations before using ratios.

Exam Tips

  • Show all unit conversions clearly.

Solutions

What you need to know

  • Concentration is in mol/dm^3.
  • Convert cm^3 to dm^3 by dividing by 1000.

Exam Tips

  • Always write units in the final line.

Key Terms

Mole

The amount of substance containing 6.02 x 10^23 particles.

Mr

Relative formula mass from the periodic table.

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Common Exam Questions

Calculate the concentration of 0.2 mol in 0.5 dm^3.

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Model Answer

0.4 mol/dm^3

What examiners want to see

  • Use concentration = moles / volume.

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