The following shows the beginning of the laboratory preparation of an aqueous solution of the hypothetical compound AB (150.5 g/mol).
-When the solution is prepared which of the following correctly describes this process?
A) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in 100.0 mL of water and the solution is thoroughly mixed.
B) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in water and enough water is added to produce 100.0 mL of solution.
C) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in 94.90 mL of water and the solution is thoroughly mixed.
D) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in water and enough water is added to product 105.0 mL of solution.

Question

The following shows the beginning of the laboratory preparation of an aqueous solution of the hypothetical compound AB (150.5 g/mol). 
-When the solution is prepared which of the following correctly describes this process?
A) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in 100.0 mL of water and the solution is thoroughly mixed. 
B) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in water and enough water is added to produce 100.0 mL of solution. 
C) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in 94.90 mL of water and the solution is thoroughly mixed. 
D) 5.10 g of AB is dissolved in water and enough water is added to product 105.0 mL of solution.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When preparing a solution, the solute is dissolved in a solvent, and then more solvent is added until the desired final volume is reached.

The Following Shows the Beginning of the Laboratory Preparation of an Aqueous