Na2SO4. 10H2O crystals are formed by cooling 100 Kg of 30% by weight aqueous solution of Na2SO4. The final concentration of the solute in the solution is 10%. The weight of crystals is________________?

Correct answer: D. 58.65

  • A. 20
  • B. 32.2
  • C. 45.35
  • D. 58.65

Explanation

The crystals contain Na2SO4 in the fraction 142/322 of their mass. A solute balance gives 30 = 0.10(100 - W) + (142/322)W, yielding W = 58.65 kg of decahydrate crystals.

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