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Question 53

The strength of $$50$$ volume solution of hydrogen peroxide is ______ g/L (Nearest integer).
Given: Molar mass of H$$_2$$O$$_2$$ is 34 g mol$$^{-1}$$. Molar volume of gas at STP = 22.7 L.


Correct Answer: 150

1. Understand the Chemical Equation

The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide ($$\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$$) is represented by the balanced chemical equation:

$$2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2\text{ (aq)} \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O}\text{ (l)} + \text{O}_2\text{ (g)}$$

From the stoichiometry of the reaction:

  • 2 moles of $$\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$$ produce 1 mole of $$\text{O}_2$$ gas.

2. Define "Volume Strength"

A "50 volume" solution means that $$1\text{ L}$$ of this $$\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$$ solution will liberate $$50\text{ L}$$ of $$\text{O}_2$$ gas at STP.

3. Calculate Moles of $$\text{O}_2$$ Produced

Given that the molar volume of a gas at STP is $$22.7\text{ L}$$:

$$\text{Moles of }\text{O}_2 = \frac{\text{Volume of }\text{O}_2\text{ at STP}}{\text{Molar Volume}} = \frac{50\text{ L}}{22.7\text{ L/mol}}$$

4. Calculate Moles and Mass of $$\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$$

Since 1 mole of $$\text{O}_2$$ comes from 2 moles of $$\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$$:

$$\text{Moles of }\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 = 2 \times \text{Moles of }\text{O}_2 = 2 \times \frac{50}{22.7} = \frac{100}{22.7}\text{ moles}$$

Now, we can find the mass of $$\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$$ present in that $$1\text{ L}$$ solution using its molar mass ($$34\text{ g/mol}$$):

$$\text{Mass of }\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 = \text{Moles} \times \text{Molar Mass} = \frac{100}{22.7} \times 34 = \frac{3400}{22.7}\text{ g}$$
$$\text{Mass of }\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 \approx 149.78\text{ g}$$

The strength of the solution is the mass of solute per liter of solution ($$\text{g/L}$$). Since this mass is contained in $$1\text{ L}$$:

$$\text{Strength} \approx 150\text{ g/L}$$

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