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A solution is made by dissolving 125 g of sodium chloride in 1.5 kg of water. What is the percent by mass?​

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Answer:

8.3334%

Step-by-step explanation:

You have two masses. To find the percent of sodium chloride in water by mass, you divide the mass of NaCl by water. First, make both units the same. Easiest is to convert kg into g. 1.5kg = 1500g

125g NaCl/1500g H2O = 0.0833333333 ==> 8.3334%

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