Assume the solubility of benzoic acid in ice-cold water is 1.70 g/L and the solubility of benzoic acid in hot water is 68.0 g/L. Calculate the minimum volume of water (in mL) needed to recrystallize 0.350 g of benzoic acid.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

This should be solved the same way that you would solve for volume if density was given to you instead of solubility.

Solubility=g/L

So mass of benzoic acid/solubility in H20= volume needed in L

Perform this step for each of the solubilities and multiply your answer by 10^3 to convert from L to mL.

Answer 3

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