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How do I prepare a 1M KOH solution?

Chris Gold  Follow

use w= SVM/1000 equation to prepare molar solution

Here, S= molarity=0.1M

V= volume of your beaker=let say, 250ml

M= Molar mass of KOH= 56

then you need 1.4 gm KOH you need to prepare 0.1 M solution of 250ml Volume

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Bob Collier  Follow

1 mole KOH = 56.1 g

0.5 mole KOH = 28.05 g

now take 1 L water and dissolve 28.05 g KOH, you’re done!

If you want to prepare, say, 500 ml then take 14.025 g of KOH.

Follow the equation : S= n/V [S=molarity, n=moles, V= volume]

This process is exothermic, so add KOH slowly.

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Bishal Bhadra  Follow

for preparing 15% KOH solution, you have to just weigh 150 g pellets of KOH and dissolve in 1000 ml of distilled water (or, 15 g KOH pellets dissolved in 100 ml distille)

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Carl Miller  Follow

To prepare 1M KOH follow the flowing simple steps;

  1. Weight 56g of KOH accurately using an analytical balance.
  2. Dissolve it in a 1L volumetric flask.
  3. Make it up to the mark and shake.

That's a 1M KOH solution.

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Cyndi Root  Follow

0.5 * 0.5 = 0.25 mol

0.25 * 56 = 14 gram

You need to dissolve 14 grams of KOH in 0.5 liter of water.

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Bill Bigos  Follow

1.4025g KOH in 250ml will give 0.1Nsolution.

Calculation:

Molecular weight of KOH = 56.1

That means 56.1g of KOH in 1L will give you 1N solution.

5.61g of KOH in 1L will give you 0.1N solution.

1L when divided by 4 i.e 1000ml/4 = 250ml.

therefore 5.61/4 = 1.4025g

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Dawn Parker  Follow

50% KOH means half quantity KOH diluted in equal quantity of water.. For example if we want to make 10 ml solution of KOH then we'll add 5 ml water to 5 ml concentrated KOH to make a 50% KOH solution.. Similarly 60% NaOH means the solution contains 40% water.. I hope this will work.. Thank you..

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Arif Nawaz  Follow

Use you periodic table and the informtion that comes with you KOH to prepare a wieght of KON just a little larger than the number of moles needed that equals the liters of solution you need and dilute to more comcentrated soultion and test it agianst a primary standard. Once you know the real concentration dilute the solution to 1M and check against the primary standard within a short time of when you need it. the concentration will change with time as the solution reacts with the CO2 in the air. Record calibration results including dates and full error calculations for the equipment used including all balences and glassware used for inclusion in experimental calculations when the soulution is used.

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