LABORATORY DATA SHEET

Concentration of Solutions
Group: 1

Name Signature
John Benedick Nartatis
Raphael Lorenzo
Noriel Scott Pating
Richelle Kyle Tayag
Shan Clitz Tabago
Nico Marimla
Ariel Sicat
May Ann Sabangan

Objectives:
 Understand the concepts of preparing solutions
 Preparation of simple inorganic salt solutions

Discussion:
The most common unit of concentrations of solutions is molarity (M). It is expressed as
the number of moles per one liter of solution. The difference between molality and
molarity is that the one uses kilogram (kg) of solvent while the molarity uses the liter (L)
of solution including the solute. To prepare laboratory solutions, usually a given volume
and molarity are required. Solids will be used in this experiment. To determine molarity,
the formula weight or molar mass of the solute is needed and the volume of a solution.
Here’s the formula:

Molarity = Moles of solute / Liters of solution

Materials/Equipment:

 Analytical Balance
 Volumetric Flask (1L)
 Funnel
 Distilled Water
 Stirring Rod
 Spatula
 Cobalt Chloride (CoCl2)
 Beaker
Procedure:

In this experiment, we will prepare a 0.01 M of Cobalt Chloride (CoCl2)

We will use the volume of the solution which is 500 mL.

1. Find the molecular weight of CoCl2 by identifying its atomic mass (see periodic
table) to know the required mass of a solute.
Cobalt= 58.933195 g/ mole
Chlorine= 2 x 35.453 = 70.906 g/ mole
58.93 g/mole+70.91 g/mole =129. 839 g/mole
Therefore, the molecular weight of CoCl2 is 129.839 g/mole.

2. Solve for the required mass of solute that will be used.

Derive for g:
Molarity= moles of solute / Liters of solution;
Moles of solute = molarity x liters of solution
g/ Molar mass = Molarity x liters of solution

g= Molar mass x Molarity x Liters of solution

g= 0.01 x 129.839 x 0.500 mL

= 0.649195 or 0.65 g

3. Using an analytical balance, obtain the required amount of solid (see no. 2) for
the mass of solute and use paper or anything that can be used as a container.

4. Put the solid in a beaker, tap the paper to remove particles of solid, add some of
the distilled water and stir until it dissolves.

5. For accurate volume measurement, use volumetric flask. Fill half amounts of
distilled water, add the solution, use wash bottle to wash out the particles into
the flask and mix.

6. Keep adding water until the correct volume of a solution is reached.

Conclusion/Generalization:
In this experiment, by using the concepts of solutions, we can determine the
concentration of solutions. From identifying which one is a solute and solvent, knowing
the molecular weight of a compound, using the correct apparatus, and the method that
will be used for preparing solutions. The different ways of expressing the amount of
solute in solution were classified, and examples were given for each unit of
concentration, including percent composition, mole fraction, molarity, molality, and
normality. In this experiment, the molarity of a solution is used. We reviewed
solubility and the rules that reflect the solubility of common compounds in water. The
relationship or interactions between solute and solvent by its behavior when mixed is
observed.