A solution has 10 percent solute by mass. What is the mass percent of solvent in the same solution?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 90%
For a binary solution containing only solute and solvent, their mass percentages add to 100%. Therefore solvent percentage = 100 − 10 = 90%. Option C is correct. The value 100% would describe the whole solution, not just the solvent, while 50% has no basis in the given information.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
90%
Why is this the correct answer?
For a binary solution containing only solute and solvent, their mass percentages add to 100%. Therefore solvent percentage = 100 − 10 = 90%. Option C is correct. The value 100% would describe the whole solution, not just the solvent, while 50% has no basis in the given information.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
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