A chemist prepares a solution of magnesium chloride MgCl2 by measuring out 2.3g of MgCl2 into a 250.mL volumetric flask and filling to the mark with distilled water. Calculate the molarity of Cl− anions in the chemist's solution. Be sure your answer is rounded to the correct number of significant digits.

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A chemist prepares a solution of magnesium chloride MgCl2 by measuring out 2.3g of MgCl2 into a 250.mL volumetric flask and filling to the mark with distilled water.

Calculate the molarity of Cl− anions in the chemist's solution.

Be sure your answer is rounded to the correct number of significant digits.

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