Chemistry
A solution contains 15 g of sodium chloride in 285 g of water. Calculate the concentration of the solution.
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Answer
Given,
Mass of solute = 15 g
Mass of solvent = 285 g
Mass of solution = Mass of solute + Mass of solvent
= 15 + 285
= 300
Mass percent = x 100
= x 100
= 5%
∴ Concentration of sodium chloride in 285 g of water is 5%
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