Chapter 18, Problem 36E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molar concentration of phosphate ions in the given seawater is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: The mass of phosphate ion in the $100\text{g}$ mass of seawater is calculated by using the formula,

$\text{Concentration}\text{in}\text{ppm}=\frac{\text{Mass}\text{of}\text{phosphate}\text{ions}}{\text{Mass}\text{of}\text{seawater}}\times {10}^6$

To determine: The molar concentration of phosphate ions in the given seawater.