Which option gives the correct meaning of mass percentage?
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Correct answer: Grams of solute in 100 g solution
Mass percentage is (mass of solute ÷ mass of solution) × 100, so it tells how many grams of solute are present in 100 g of solution. Option B uses a volume basis, C describes molarity, and D describes molality. The denominator must be total solution mass, not solvent mass.
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Grams of solute in 100 g solution
Why is this the correct answer?
Mass percentage is (mass of solute ÷ mass of solution) × 100, so it tells how many grams of solute are present in 100 g of solution. Option B uses a volume basis, C describes molarity, and D describes molality. The denominator must be total solution mass, not solvent mass.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.