A 0.50 mol sample of COBr2 is transferred to a 9.50-L flask and heated until equilibrium is attained. Calculate the equilibrium concentrations of each species.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Equlibrium concentration for each species ae as follows:

[CO] = 0.043 mol/L

[Br₂] = 0.043 mol/L

[COBr₂] = 0.01 mol/L

Explanation:

Let take a look at the chemical equation taking place at equilibrium

COBr2(g) ⇄ CO(g) + Br2(g)

The concentration of COBr2 i.e.

[COBr2] = no of moles/volume

= 0.50 mol/9.50 L

[COBr2] = 0.0530 mol/L

At standard conditions

Kc for COBr2 = 0.190

Now, the ICE table for the above reaction can be computed as follows:

                       COBr2(g)              ⇄       CO(g)         +           Br2(g)

Initial               0.053                                   0                           0

Change             -x                                       +x                          +x

Equilibrium     (0.053 - x)                              x                           x

[tex]\mathsf{K_c = \dfrac{[CO][Br_2]}{[COBr_2]}}[/tex]

[tex]K_c = \dfrac{(x) (x)}{(0,053 -x)}[/tex]

[tex]0.190= \dfrac{x^2}{(0.053 -x)}[/tex]

x² = 0.190(0.053 - x)

x² = 0.01007 - 0.190x

x² + 0.190x - 0.01007 = 0

Using quadratic formula:

x ≅ 0.043 mol/L

SInce: x = [CO][Br₂] = 0.043 mol/L

[COBr₂] = 0.053 - x

[COBr₂] = 0.053 - 0.043 mol/L

[COBr₂] = 0.01 mol/L


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How many doubtful digit(s) is/are allowed in any measured quantity?
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A.) 1
B.) 2
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Answer:

zero

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How long must a 40.0 amp current flow through a solution of iron(III) chloride in order to produce 5.00 moles of iron?

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Answer:

10.1 h

Explanation:

Let's consider the reduction half-reaction of iron from an aqueous solution of iron (III) chloride.

Fe³⁺(aq) + 3 e⁻ ⇒ Fe(s)

We can calculate the time required to produce 5.00 moles of Fe using the following relationships.

1 mole of Fe is produced when 3 moles of electrons circulate.1 mole of electrons has a charge of 96486 C (Faraday's constant).1 A = 1 C/s.1 h = 3600 s.

[tex]5.00molFe \times \frac{3 mole^{-} }{1molFe} \times\frac{96486C}{1mole^{-} } \times \frac{1s}{40.0C} \times \frac{1h}{3600s} = 10.1 h[/tex]

In the experiment "Preparation and Standardization of a Sodium Hydroxide Solution", why was the burette rinsed with NaOH before filling it to "zero" for the titration?

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Answer: The correct option is ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Explanation:

TITRATION is a type of volumetric analysis which is used for determining the concentration of solutions. In this process a specific volume of a solution is placed in a conical flask by means of a pipette and small quantities of a second solution is slowly added from a burette until the end point is reached. This is determined by a means of an indicator which shows a characteristic colour change.

During titration, the following precautions should be followed to avoid errors and maintain standardisation in the experiment.

--> Any air bubble in the burette and pipette must be removed during measurement

--> the burette tap should be tightened to avoid leakage.

--> Remove the funnel from the burette before taking any reading to avoid errors in reading the volume.

--> use the base solution such as Sodium Hydroxide Solution to rinse the burette after washing with soap and tap water:

• to remove any air bubble and fill it's tip

• to remove any residual liquid from the water and soap solution which may interfere with the results of the experiment.

• to check if the burette is in good condition.

Therefore all of the above options to the question are correct.

A cylinder contains 3.1 L of oxygen at 300 K and 2.7 atm. The gas is heated, causing a piston in the cylinder to move outward. The heating causes the temperature to rise to 610 K and the volume of the cylinder to increase to 9.4 L.
How many moles of gas are in the cylinder?
Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Answer: The moles of gas present in the cylinder is 0.34 moles.

Explanation:

Given: [tex]P_{1}[/tex] = 2.7 atm,   [tex]V_{1}[/tex] = 3.1 L,     [tex]T_{1}[/tex] = 300 K

[tex]P_{2}[/tex] = ?,      [tex]V_{2}[/tex] = 9.4 L,       [tex]T_{2}[/tex] = 610 K

Formula used to calculate the final temperature is as follows.

[tex]\frac{P_{1}V_{1}}{T_{1}} = \frac{P_{2}V_{2}}{T_{2}}[/tex]

Substitute the values into above formula as follows.

[tex]\frac{P_{1}V_{1}}{T_{1}} = \frac{P_{2}V_{2}}{T_{2}}\\\frac{2.7 atm \times 3.1 L}{300 K} = \frac{P_{2} \times 9.4 L}{610 K}\\P_{2} = \frac{5105.7}{2820} atm\\= 1.81 atm[/tex]

Now, moles present upon heating the cylinder are as follows.

[tex]P_{2}V_{2} = n_{2}RT_{2}\\1.81 atm \times 9.4 L = n_{2} \times 0.0821 L atm/mol K \times 610 K\\n_{2} = \frac{17.014}{50.081} mol\\= 0.34 mol[/tex]

Thus, we can conclude that moles of gas present in the cylinder is 0.34 moles.

g Calculate the number of grams of aluminum that is produced in 1.00 h by the electrolysis of molten AlCl3 if the electrical current is 10.0A.

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Answer:

3.36 grams Al°(s)  

Explanation:

Given AlCl₃(s), determine the mass (grams) of Al°(s) produced from electrolysis of Aluminum Chloride at 10.0 amps for 1.00 hour.

AlCl₃(s) + 378.3°F (=192.4°C) => Al⁺³(l) + 3Cl⁻(l)

formula wt. Al° = 27g/mol

Faraday Constant (F°) = 96,500 amp·sec

? grams Al°(s) = 10.0amps x (1 mole e⁻/96,500amp-sec) x (1 mole Al°(s)/3 mole e⁻) x (27g Al°(s)/1 mole Al°(s)) x 3,600 sec = 3.36 grams Al°(s)

The 3.36 grams of aluminum are produced in 1 hour by the electrolysis of molten AlCl₃ when 10A current is passed.

What is electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a process that uses an electrical current to break chemical compounds. The electric current is passed through the substance to bring the chemical change by gain or loss of electrons.

The electrolysis of the aluminum chloride in the molten state is represented as:

AlCl₃  →   Al³⁺    +  3Cl⁻

At cathode:   Al³⁺  +  3e⁻  →  Al (s)

Given,  the current. I = 10 A and  t = 1 hr = 3600 s

We know that the current is calculated from the equation:  I = q/t

q = I× t

q = (10A) × (3600s)

q = 36 × 10³ C

We know, 96500 C of the charge has electrons = 1 mol

36 × 10³ C of the charge has electrons  = 0.373 mol

3 moles of electrons required to produce aluminum = 1 mol

0.373 mol of electrons will produce aluminum = 0.373/3 = 0.124 mol

We know that, the mass of one mole of Al = 27g

The mass of 0.124 mol of Al = 27 × 0.124 = 3.36 g

Therefore, the aluminum produced in 1 hour by the electrolysis of molten AlCl₃ is equal to 3.36 grams.

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A 1.19 g sample of an unknown halogen occupies 109 mL at 398 K and 1.41 atm. What is the identity of the halogen

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Answer:

The halogen is Iodine.

Explanation:

Using the ideal gas equation, we find the number of moles of gas present, n.

PV = nRT where P = pressure of gas = 1.41 atm, V = volume of gas = 109 mL = 0.109 L, n = number of moles of gas, R = molar gas constant = 0.082 L-atm/mol-K and T = temperature of gas = 398 K

Since PV = nRT, making n subject of the formula, we have

n = PV/RT

substituting the values of the variables into the equation, we have

n = 1.41 atm × 0.109 L/(0.082 L-atm/mol-K × 398 K)

n = 0.15369 atm-L/32.636 L-atm/mol

n = 0.0047 mol

Since n = m/M where m = mass of gas = 1.19 g and M = relative molecular mass of gas

So, M = m/n

M = 1.19 g/0.0047 mol

M = 252.7 g

Since halogens are diatomic the relative atomic mass is M/2 = 252.7g/2 = 126.34 g

From tables, the only halogen with this atomic mass is Iodine.

So, the halogen is Iodine.


A cation is a

negative electrode.
negatively charged ion.
positively charged ion.
positive electrode

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Answer:

Each electrode attracts ions that are of the opposite charge. Positively charged ions, or cations, move toward the electron-providing cathode, which is negative; negatively charged ions, or anions, move toward the positive anode.

The total entropy of a system and its surroundings always increases for a spontaneous process. This is a statement of

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Answer:

second law of thermodynamics

Explanation:

According to the second law of thermodynamics, the total entropy of a system and its surroundings always increases for a spontaneous process.

Entropy is defined as the degree of disorderliness of a system. The entropy of a system never remains constant. It either increases or decreases in a process. The total entropy is the sum of the entropy of the system and its surrounding. The total entropy must increase in a spontaneous process.

Thus, the implication of this law is that even, if the entropy of a system decreases, this must be compensated for by increase in entropy of the surroundings in order for the process to be spontaneous.

I need help with the practice question at the bottom. Thank you.

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Explanation:

For this question, we apply the equation: Q = mCp AT Where m is the mass of the substance, Cp

is its specific heat capacity and AT is the

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Which mechanisms is most significant in returning the ion concentrations to the resting state?

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Answer:

Active transport by the Na+-K+ pump

Explanation:

Active transport by the Na+-K+ pump

Maintenance (and restoration) of the resting ion concentrations depends on the Na+-K+ pump. Once gated ion channels are closed, the combined action of the pump and ion leakage (particularly that of K+) establishes a resting membrane potential in a typical neuron of around âˆ'70 mV.

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P=18000000/6 zeros. not sure how to do rest

Explanation:

a) [tex]n = \dfrac{PV}{RT} = \dfrac{(1.8×10^7\:\text{Pa})(3\:\text{L})}{(8310\:\text{L•Pa/mol•K})(300\:\text{K})}[/tex]

[tex]\:\:\:\:\:\:\:= 21.7\:\text{mol}[/tex]

b) [tex]P = \dfrac{nRT}{V}[/tex]

[tex]\:\:\:\:\:\:\:\:\:= \dfrac{(50\:\text{mol})(8310\:\text{L•Pa/mol•K})(300\:K)}{(3\:L)}[/tex]

[tex]\:\:\:\:\:\:\:\:\:=4.2×10^7\:\text{Pa}[/tex]

Gaseous methane will react with gaseous oxygen to produce gaseous carbon dioxide and gaseous water . Suppose 9.6 g of methane is mixed with 64.9 g of oxygen. Calculate the maximum mass of water that could be produced by the chemical reaction. Round your answer to significant digits.

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Answer:

21.6 g

Explanation:

The reaction that takes place is:

CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

First we convert the given masses of both reactants into moles, using their respective molar masses:

9.6 g CH₄ ÷ 16 g/mol = 0.6 mol CH₄64.9 g O₂ ÷ 32 g/mol = 2.03 mol O₂

0.6 moles of CH₄ would react completely with (2 * 0.6) 1.2 moles of O₂. As there are more O₂ moles than required, O₂ is the reactant in excess and CH₄ is the limiting reactant.

Now we calculate how many moles of water are produced, using the number of moles of the limiting reactant:

0.6 mol CH₄ * [tex]\frac{2molH_2O}{1molCH_4}[/tex] = 1.2 mol H₂O

Finally we convert 1.2 moles of water into grams, using its molar mass:

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Cal is titrating 57.7 mL of 0.311 M HBr with 0.304 M Ba(OH)2. How many mL of Ba(OH)2 does Cal need to add to reach the equivalence point?

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Answer:

118.06 mL

Explanation:

The neutralization reaction between HBr (acid) and Ba(OH)₂ (base) is the following:

2HBr + Ba(OH)₂ → BaBr₂ + 2H₂O

According to the equation, 2 moles of HBr react with 1 mol Ba(OH)₂. Thus, at the equivalence point the moles of acid and base react completely:

2 moles HBr = 1 mol Ba(OH)₂

We can replace the moles by the product of the molar concentration (M) and volume (V):

2 x (M HBr) x (V HBr) = M Ba(OH)₂ x V Ba(OH)₂

Now, we introduce the data in the equation to calculate the volume in mL of Ba(OH)₂:

V Ba(OH)₂ = (2 x (M HBr) x (V HBr))/M Ba(OH)₂

                 = (2 x 0.311 M x 57.7 mL)/(0.304 M)

                 = 118.06 mL

Therefore, 118 mL of Ba(OH)₂ are needed.

Imagine you are celebrating a birthday in December and need balloons. The temperature in the
store where you are purchasing the balloons is approximately 25°C and each balloon is filled
to a volume of 2 liters to obtain maximum pressure.
Use the gas laws to explain what will happen to the volume and pressure of the gas in the
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Lussac's Law in your answer.
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So I think that this is very cool elsewhere think that it’s also a little bit cool so you’re selling birthday OK the pressure is definitely 25 and the 2 L so basically the answer is five so everything is great that’s the answer

In some sheep, the presence of horns is produced by an autosomal allele that is dominant in males and recessive in females.A horned female is crossed with a hornless male. One of the resulting F1 females is crossed with a hornless male. What proportion of the male and female progeny from this cross will have horns?(5 marks)

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Answer:

1/2 f1 will cross

Explanation:

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Answer:

That is a " ball and stick " model which represents carbon compounds.

Explanation:

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What type of a liquid will have a pH value equal to 12? (1 point)
Basic
Neutral
Strong acid
Weak aci

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Answer: it will be basic

pH that ranges from 0-6 are acid

pH of EXACTLY 7 is neutral

pH greater than 7 are strongly basic or base

It will be Basic

Explanation:

Anything with a pH lower then 7 is acidic, anything higher then 7 is basic, and exactly 7 is neutral. Something with a pH of 12 would be considered basic and would a a strength comparable to bleach. Below I’ve attached a chart that should help also! Learning about the pH scale can be tricky and I recommend using charts to help memorize it.

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The speed of sound depends on the __?_____ and ____?____ of the medium through which it travels

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Answer:

Density and rigidity

A 2,31M solution of trans-4-methyl-2-pentene (C6H12, 85mL) is combined with 7,5mL of 3,55M elemental bromine to form an addition product. With an expectation of 100% yield, more than 25mmols of elemental bromine would be consumed during this chemical process.
a. True
b. False

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Answer:

The statement is false

Explanation:

Number of moles of alkene = 2.31 × 85/1000 = 0.196 moles

Number of moles of Br2 = 3.55 × 7.5/1000 = 0.0266 moles

Given that the reaction is 1:1

1 mole of alkene reacts with 1 mole of bromine

0.196 moles of alkene should react with 0.196 moles of bromine

Hence, to achieve 100%yield, 0.196 moles of bromine and not 25mmols of elemental bromine

which of the following is not an instance of benefit in from gases ?

1) filling thermometers
2) inflating tyres
3) in LP gas cylinders
4) in pressure cookers​

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Answer:

1) filling thermometers

Explanation:

thermometers are filled with liquid mercury

What kind of light would an electron experiencing n=4 to n=2 drop emit?

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Hi there!

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According to the diagram and the arrows, a drop from level 4 (n = 4) to level 2 (n = 2) produces orange visible light.

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Identify the change in state that does NOT have an increase in entropy. Identify the change in state that does NOT have an increase in entropy. water evaporating dry ice subliming steam condensing water boiling popsicle melting

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Answer:

condensing water

Explanation:

Entropy refers to the level of disorderliness in a system. The entropy of liquids is greater than that of solids. The entropy of gases is greater than that of liquids.

A process of physical change involving a change of state from solid to liquid or liquid to gas is accompanied by increase in entropy.

However, a change of state involving a change from liquid to solid or gas to liquid is accompanied by decrease in entropy.

Hence, steam condensing to water leads to decrease and not increase in entropy of the system.

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the relative atomic mass of an element compares the mass of an atom of an element with the mass of an atom of.......

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Answer:

the molar mass of the element

In water, Vanillin, C8H8O3, has a solubility of 0.070 moles of vanillin per liter of solution at 25C. What will be produced if 5.00 g of vanillin are added to 1 L of water at 25 C?

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Answer:

The full amount (5.00 g) will be dissolved in 1 L of water at 25°C.

Explanation:

The molecular weight (MW) of Vanillin (C₈H₈O₃) is calculated from the chemical formula as follows:

MW(C₈H₈O₃) = (12 g/mol x 8) + (1 g/mol x 8) + (16 g/mol x 3) = 152 g/mol

If 0.070 mol of C₈H₈O₃ are soluble per liter of water at 25°C, the maximum mass that can be dissolved in 1 L is:

0.070 mol x 152 g/mol = 10.64 g

Since 5.00 g is lesser than the maximum amount that can be dissolved (10.64 g), the added amount will be completely dissolved in 1 L of water at 25°C.

What are the concentrations of hydronium and hydroxide ions in a solution with pH 2.6?

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Answer:

The concentrations of hydronium and hydroxide ions in a solution with pH 2.6 are 2.51*10⁻³ and 3.98*10⁻¹² respectively.

Explanation:

pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution. The pH indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions present in certain solutions. Mathematically it is defined as the opposite of the base 10 logarithm or the negative logarithm of the activity of hydrogen ions, whose equation is

pH= -log [H⁺]

So, being pH= 2.6 and replacing in the definition of pH:

2.6= -log [H⁺]

[tex][H^{+} ]=10^{-2.6}[/tex]

[H⁺]=2.51*10⁻³

pOH is a measure of the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH⁻). The sum between the pOH and the pH results in 14:

pOH + pH= 14

So, being pH= 2.6:

pOH + 2.6= 14

pOH= 14 - 2.6

pOH= 11.4

The pOH is defined as the negative logarithm of the activity of the hydroxide ions. That is, the concentration of OH⁻ ions:

pOH= - log [OH⁻]

Being pOH= 11.4 and replacing

11.4= -log [OH⁻]

[tex][OH^{-} ]=10^{-11.4}[/tex]

[OH⁻]= 3.98*10⁻¹²

The concentrations of hydronium and hydroxide ions in a solution with pH 2.6 are 2.51*10⁻³ and 3.98*10⁻¹² respectively.


Which event would be impossible to explain by using John Dalton's model of the atom?

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Answer:

That is, the atom is a solid and indivisible mass. However, the fenomenom by which an iron atom emits particles when it is struck by light (known as the photoelectric effect) can not be explaind by this indivisible atom model.

. Gastric juice, the digestive fluid produced in the stomach, contains hydrochloric acid, HCl. Milk of Magnesia, a suspension of solid Mg(OH)2 in an aqueous medium, is sometimes used to neutralize excess stomach acid. Write a complete balanced equation for the neutralization reaction, and identify the conjugate acid-base pairs.

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Answer:

Mg(OH)2 + 2HCI = MgCI2 + 2H2O

Explanation:

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By how many times would you expect Al2(SO4)3 to depress the F.P of water compared to sucrose C12H22011 ?​

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Answer:

By how many times would you expect Al2(SO4)3 to depress the F.P of water compared to sucrose C12H22011 ?.

Explanation:

The freezing point of a pure solvent decreases further by adding a nonvolatile solute.

This is called depression in freezing point.

When an ionic solute is dissolved then the depression in the freezing point is proportional to the number of ions present in the solution.

In aluminum sulfate, there are five ions formed as shown below:

[tex]Al_2(SO_4)_3(aq)->2Al^3^+(aq)+3SO_4^2^-(aq)[/tex]

But sucrose is a covalent compound and it does not undergo dissociation.

Hence, aluminum sulfate decreases the freezing point of water by five times compared to sucrose.

Explanation:

An unknown weak acid with a concentration of 0.530 M has a pH of 5.600. What is the Ka of the weak acid

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Answer:

Ka = 3.45x10⁻⁶

Explanation:

First we calculate [H⁺], using the given pH:

pH = -log[H⁺][H⁺] = [tex]10^{-pH}=10^{-5.6}[/tex] [H⁺] = 2.51x10⁻⁶ M

To solve this problem we can use the following formula describing a monoprotic weak acid:

[H⁺] = [tex]\sqrt{C*Ka}[/tex]

We input the data that we already know:

2.51x10⁻⁶ = [tex]\sqrt{0.530*Ka}[/tex]

And solve for Ka:

Ka = 3.45x10⁻⁶

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Answer:

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