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Calculate the molality of KI if the density of 20% (mass/mass) aqueous solution of KI is (1)202 g mL$^{-1}$.
(Molar mass of KI is 166 g mol$^{-1}$)

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Remember to use the density of the solution to calculate the mass of the solvent when molality is involved.
Updated On: Apr 1, 2026
  • (1)5 mol kg$^{-1}$
  • (1)2 mol kg$^{-1}$
  • (1)5 mol kg$^{-1}$
  • 0.12 mol kg$^{-1}$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The solution contains 20 g of KI in 100 g of solution. The mass of water is therefore \( \text{Mass of water} = 100 \, \text{g} - 20 \, \text{g} = 80 \, \text{g} = 0.08 \, \text{kg} \). The moles of KI are calculated as \( \text{Moles of KI} = \frac{20 \, \text{g}}{166 \, \text{g/mol}} = 0.1205 \, \text{mol} \). Using the molality formula \( m = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in kg}} \), the molality \( m \) is \( m = \frac{0.1205 \, \text{mol}}{0.08 \, \text{kg}} = 1.5 \, \text{mol kg}^{-1} \). Final Answer: \[\boxed{1.5 \, \text{mol kg}^{-1}}\]
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