J.R. S. answered 01/25/21
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Molar mass potassium iodide, KI = 166 g/mol
250 ml = 0.250 L
0.500 mol / L x 0.250 L = 0.125 moles KI needed
mass KI = 0.125 moles KI x 166 g/mol = 20.75 g KI = 20.8 g KI (3 sig. figs.)