WAEC 2020 Chemistry · Question 2

which of the following quantities is a molar quantity?

Options

  1. A.Molarity
  2. B.Molar mass
  3. C.Mass concentration
  4. D.Molality

Answer: B. Molar mass

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which quantity is a "molar quantity." In chemistry, a molar quantity is a property expressed per mole of a substance. In other words, it is divided by the amount of substance (n).

Step 2: Explain the concept A molar quantity = (some property) ÷ (amount of substance in moles).

Examples:

  • Molar mass = mass ÷ moles (g/mol)
  • Molar volume = volume ÷ moles (dm³/mol)
  • Molar enthalpy = enthalpy change ÷ moles (kJ/mol)

Step 3: Check each option

  • A. Molarity is moles of solute per volume of solution (mol/dm³). It is a concentration, not a per-mole quantity. ✗
  • B. Molar mass is mass per mole (g/mol). It is divided by the amount of substance, so it is a true molar quantity. ✓
  • C. Mass concentration is mass per unit volume (g/dm³). It has no mole in its definition. ✗
  • D. Molality is moles of solute per kg of solvent (mol/kg). Again, a concentration measure. ✗

Step 4: Answer The correct option is B. Molar mass.

Tip: Molarity and molality are concentrations (moles per volume or per mass of solvent). A true "molar" quantity has the mole in the denominator, as in "per mole." Ask yourself, "Is it something divided by moles?" If yes, it's molar.

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