Question

A student wanted to dissolve 2.5mg of Taurine in 10g of water. Instead, he mixed in 2.5mg. What is the percentage difference?

a. 0%
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. 25%

Answer 1

The percentage difference between the desired amount and the actual amount of Taurine is 0%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the percentage difference, we need to find the difference between the desired amount and the actual amount, divide it by the desired amount, and multiply by 100.

Desired amount of Taurine = 2.5 mg

Actual amount of Taurine = 2.5 mg

Percentage Difference = ((Desired amount - Actual amount) / Desired amount) * 100 = ((2.5 mg - 2.5 mg) / 2.5 mg) * 100 = 0%

Therefore, the percentage difference is 0%, option A.