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Sure, here is a step-by-step calculation to determine the mass of phosphoric acid (H3PO4) present in 0.5 M solution:
1. Convert the molarity to moles per liter:
`0.5 M = 0.5 moles / liter`
2. Determine the number of moles of H3PO4 in 1 liter of solution:
`Moles of H3PO4 = Molarity x Volume of solution`
`Moles of H3PO4 = 0.5 moles / liter x 1 liter`
`Moles of H3PO4 = 0.5 moles`
3. Calculate the mass of H3PO4 using its molar mass:
`Molar mass of H3PO4 = 98.0 g/mol`
`Mass of H3PO4 = Moles of H3PO4 x Molar mass of H3PO4`
`Mass of H3PO4 = 0.5 moles x 98.0 g/mol`
`Mass of H3PO4 = 49.0 g`
Therefore, there are approximately 49.0 grams of phosphoric acid present in 0.5 M solution.