Question

A saturated solution of sulfur dioxide is prepared by dissolving SO2(g) in 100. g of water at 10.°C and standard pressure.

Determine the mass of SO2 in this solution.
A.) 15g to 18g
B.) 40g to 43g
C.) 53g to 56g
D.) 6g to 8g

Answer 1

The correct option is;

A.) 15 g to 18 g

Step-by-step explanation:

The solubility of sulfur dioxide at room temperature = 94 g/L of water forming sulfurous acid as follows;

SO₂ + H₂O ⇄ HSO₃⁻ + H⁺

Which is a partial reversibly association with water molecules

Whereby 1 liter of water weighs 1 kg

9.4 gram of SO₂ will dissolve in 100 g of water at room temperature of 23 to 24°C

The solubility increases as the temperature reduces therefore as shown from the sulfur dioxide solubility chart we have;

At 10°C the solubility of SO₂ (g) is midway between 150 g to 200 g per kg of water

Therefore;

The solubility of SO₂ (g) is between 15 g to 18 g per 100 of water.