Question

When 8.2 grams of LiBr are dissolved in enough water to create a 150-gram solution, what is the solution's concentration, expressed as a percent by mass?

Answer 1

Answer:

5.46% is the percent by mass concentration of the solution.

Explanation:

Mass of LiBr= 8.2 g(Solute)

Mass of solution = 150 g (Solution)

Mass of solution = Mass of solute + Mass of solvent

Mass of solute <  Mass of solvent   (Always)

Mass of water = 150 g - 8.2 g = 141.8 g (solvent)

Mass percentage is given as:

$\frac{\text{mass of solute}}{\text{mass of solution}}\times 100$

$Mass\%=\frac{8.2 g}{150 g}\times 100=5.46\%$

5.46% is the percent by mass concentration of the solution.