Question

The saturation point for a solution is 250 grams of solute per 500 grams of solvent. If you pour 500 grams of

solute into 800. grams of solvent, how many grams of solute are in solution? 3-digit answer only

Answer 1

Answer: 400 g of solute is present in the solution

Step-by-step explanation:

A solution consists of solute and solvent. A solute is defined as the component that is present in a smaller proportion and solvent is defined as the component that is present in a larger proportion.

Saturation point of a solution is defined as the point after which the solution becomes saturated. This simply means no more solute can be added to the solution.

Mass of solvent = 800 g

At saturation point, 500 g of solvent can dissolve 250 g of solute

Applying unitary method:

800 g of solvent will dissolve =
`(250g)/(500g)* 800g=400g` of solute

Hence, 400 g of solute is present in the solution.