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Milliliters of NaBr when changing molarity [closed]
I was very confused by this problem. I was able to get the molarity, but I wasn’t certain how to go from there:
If $\pu{2.60 g}$ of $\ce{NaBr}$ is dissolved in enough water to make $\pu{160.0 mL}$ of ...
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Aluminum Monoacetate Solubility in Aqueous Medium?
Does anyone have access to the aqueous solubility value of aluminum monoacetate?
I would expect it to be slightly soluble but I've searched the internet and haven't found any solubility values. : /
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Are all gases equal in their ability to carry with them lower volatility matter at a given temperature? [closed]
As we all know water is a great solvent in it's liquid form relative to other substances. I wonder however how it performs as a gas relative to other stuff.
Does anyone know how well steam carries ...
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What formula allows adjusting balance of (Ethyl Alcohol / Water / Caffeine powder) to know concentration for the Caffeine solution?
I am experimenting with different levels of concentrated caffeine solution. The solution has a small percentage of ethyl alcohol, in the $\ce{H2O}$.
Problems encountered too much ethyl alcohol ...
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Is Phosphate (PO4 3-) solube in water? [closed]
Josh~
Superphosphate is used instead of just phosphate because superphosphate is a compound whereas phosphate is an ion. This means that phosphate must attach itself with a cation in order to give a ...
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If NaCl dissociates when in water, why don't we see Chlorine gas escaping?
I've always been a little confused about the whole process of ions dissociating in solutions. When salt dissolves and splits into Na+ and Cl-, shouldn't the Cl- ion still be gaseous? And shouldn't we ...
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What could cause one brand of carbonated water to be superiorly carbonated compared to another?
I buy a lot of carbonated water, its pretty much all I drink. There is something I've noticed that just made me curious though.
The usual brand I buy is the cheapest one available, 14 cents per 1,5l. ...
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Does the salt in the ocean act as a binding agent on sand?
When I walk on the beach, there appears to be an upper layer of the sand that is 'crusty'.
This appears to be the opposite of what you see in sand in a dessert setting, where the individual ...
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Are Na and Cl ions from NaCl in water separate charged particles?
Suppose I pour some sodium chlorine into water. So, what happens is that
$$
\ce{NaCl (s) -> Na+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)}
$$
meaning that the ionic bond between Na and Cl breaks up (correct this far?)
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Why do some solid chemicals dissolve better in colder water?
I just discovered that some solid chemicals, such as $\ce{Na2SO4}$, dissolve better in cold water than hot water from here and would like to know if there is any particular reason as to why. Is it ...
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How to break down soap and detergents?
I am building a greywater harvesting system. It is a 3-stage system:
The 1st stage breaks down soap and detergents.
The 2nd stage filters the water.
The 3rd stage pumps water out of system.
What ...
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