Question

For a science experiment, Marcia dissolved 1.0 kilogram of salt in 3.0 liters of water. For a different experiment, Bobby dissolved 2.0 pounds of salt in 7.0 pints of water. Which person made a more concentrated salt solution? Explain. Use 1 L = 2.11 pints. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The concentration of Marcia's solution is:

1.0 kg / 3.0 L = 0.33 kg/L

The concentration of Bobby's solution is:

(2.0 lb × 1 kg / 2.2 lb) / (7.0 pints × 1 L / 2.11 pints) = 0.27 kg/L

Therefore, Marcia's solution is more concentrated.