A 4.80 mol sample of solid A was placed in a sealed 1.00 L container and allowed to decompose into gaseous B and C. The concentration of B steadily increased until it reached 1.50 M, where it remained constant. A(s) = B(g) + C(g) Then, the container volume was doubled and equilibrium was re-established. How many moles of A remain? moles of A: mol

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A 4.80 mol sample of solid A was placed in a sealed 1.00 L container and allowed to decompose into gaseous B and C.
The concentration of B steadily increased until it reached 1.50 M, where it remained constant.
A(s) = B(g) + C(g)
Then, the container volume was doubled and equilibrium was re-established. How many moles of A remain?
moles of A:
mol
Transcribed Image Text:A 4.80 mol sample of solid A was placed in a sealed 1.00 L container and allowed to decompose into gaseous B and C. The concentration of B steadily increased until it reached 1.50 M, where it remained constant. A(s) = B(g) + C(g) Then, the container volume was doubled and equilibrium was re-established. How many moles of A remain? moles of A: mol
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Concentration in terms of molarity is defined as the moles of solute present per litre of the solution. It is usually represented by M and has units of moles/litre. 

Given data: 

Initial moles of sample A are 4.80 moles. 

Initial volume is 1.00 L 

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