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An aqueous solution of rubidium sulfate contains 0.37 M rubidium ions. If the solution contains no substances other than rubidium sulfate and water, what is the concentration of sulfate ions in the solution?
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The chemical formula of Rubidium sulfate is Rb2SO4.
This means 1 mole of this compound produces 2 moles of rubidium ions in the solution and 1 mole of sulfate ions.
So,
Conc. of sulfate ions = 0.5*[Rb2+] = 0.5*0.37 = 0.185 M
