Chemistry
Mass Percent (solution)
Mass percent of solute in a solution.
Formula
Formula
% = solutesolution · 100
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| solute | solute mass | computed result | — | result |
| solution | solution mass | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givensolute mass = 5, solution mass = 105
Result4.761904762
Example 2
Givensolute mass = 20, solution mass = 100
Result20