Question

LuLu mixes a solution of vinegar for a homemade salad dressing she is making. She makes 300 mL of vinegar by mixing 135 mL acetic vinegar with water. What is the percent by volume of the solute? Use details to support your answer.

Answer 1

50%

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Volume of solution (acetic vinegar + water) = 300 mL

Volume of solute (acetic vinegar) = 150 mL

Percentage of solute (acetic vinegar) =.?

We, can determine the percentage of the solute (acetic vinegar) in solution by doing the following:

Percentage of solute = volume of solute / Volume of solution × 100

Percentage of solute = 150/300 × 100

Percentage of solute = 50%

Thus, the percentage of the solute in the solution is 50%