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A solution is made by dissolving 8.0 g of solute in 32.0 g of water. What is the percent by mass of the solute in the solution?

Question 30 options:

A) 8.0%


B) 25%


C) 33%


D) 20%

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User Simon Woker
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The answer is D. 20%,
Because when you mix two substances together, the mass still remains the same, because according to the law of conservation of matter, you can’t destroy or create mass. So the total mass of the solution is 40g because 32g+8g=40g.
Since you’re looking for the percentage of the solute in the solution, you’re going to divide 8/40, and get a simplified fraction of 1/5, which equals 0.2. So, 20% :)
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