Okay, so how would i work out: How would you prepare 1.00 L of a .5M Solution of NiCl2 from the salt NiCl2 x 6H2O, Because what im doing is not working. :/

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Okay, so how would i work out:  How would you prepare 1.00 L  of a .5M Solution of NiCl2 from the salt NiCl2 x 6H2O, Because what im doing is not working. :/

bobpursley · Answer

masssalt=molarity*volume*molmassSalt so figure the mole mass of NiCl2.6H2O then figure the mass of salt needed from the first formula. In my head you need about 90 grams.