Calculate the mass percent (m/m) of a solution prepared by dissolving 45.09 g of NaCl in 174.9 g of H2O.

20.3 % NaCl

Explanation:

Given dа ta:

Mass of solute = 45.09 g

Mass of solvent = 174.9 g

Mass percent of solution = ?

Solution:

Mass of solution = 45.09 g + 174.9 g

Mass of solution = 220 g

The solute in 220 g is 45.09 g

220 g = 2.22 * 45.09

In 100 g solution amount of solute:

45.09 g/2.22 = 20.3 g

Thus m/m% = 20.3 % NaCl