Kailey T.

asked • 09/01/14

what is the strength(percent concentration of salt) of 30 kg of a salt solution made by dissolving 1.2 kg of salt in water

what is the strength(percent concentration of salt) of 30 kg of a salt solution made by dissolving 1.2 kg of salt in water

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SURENDRA K. answered • 09/01/14

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Phillip R.

This doesn't make sense because 50 grams salt in 100 grams solution would be 50 grams / 50 grams = 100% concentration which it is not. Also, the definition of percent concentration is grams solute / grams solution x 100. It is not grams solute / grams solvent x 100
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