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  • Calculate Molality: Step-by-Step Guide with Example
    Here's how to calculate the molality of the solution:

    1. Understand Molality

    Molality (m) is a measure of concentration defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

    2. Identify Solute and Solvent

    * Solute: Sodium bromide (NaBr) - the substance being dissolved

    * Solvent: Methanol (CH₃OH) - the substance doing the dissolving

    3. Calculate Moles of Solute

    * Molar mass of NaBr: 102.89 g/mol

    * Moles of NaBr: (16.6 g NaBr) / (102.89 g/mol) = 0.161 mol NaBr

    4. Calculate Mass of Solvent in Kilograms

    * Mass of methanol: 1330 g

    * Mass of methanol in kilograms: 1330 g / 1000 g/kg = 1.33 kg

    5. Calculate Molality

    * Molality (m): (0.161 mol NaBr) / (1.33 kg CH₃OH) = 0.121 mol/kg

    Therefore, the molality of the solution is 0.121 mol/kg.

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