If 33.7 grams of LiOH dissolve in enough water to make a 231-gram solution, what is the concentration in percent by mass? A) 8.73% LiOH. B) 14.6% LiOH.. . C) 6.85% LiOH. D) 12.7% LiOH
w/w% = solute / mass of solution
w/w% = 33.7 / 231
w/w% = 0.146
= 0.146 x 100 => 14.6%
Answer B
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Answer: The correct answer is option B.
Explanation:
The concentration in percent by mass is defined as the mass of solute present in given amount of solution.
\(\%\text{ mass}=\frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Mass of solution}}\times 100\)
We are given:
Mass of solute = 33.7 grams
Mass of solution = 231 grams
Putting values in above equation, we get:
\(\%\text{ mass of LiOH}=\frac{33.7}{231}\times 100=14.58\%\approx 14.6\%\)
Hence, the correct answer is option B.