To calculate the mass percent of the solute (sugar) in the solution, we need to divide the mass of the solute by the mass of the solution and multiply by 100.
Mass percent (m/m) = (mass of solute / mass of solution) × 100
Given:
Mass of sugar = 12 g
Mass of tea with sugar = 250 g
Mass percent (m/m) = (12 g / 250 g) × 100
Mass percent (m/m) = 0.048 × 100
Mass percent (m/m) = 4.8
Therefore, the mass percent of the solute (sugar) in the solution is 4.8%.
Calculate the mass percent, % (m/m), for the solute in each of the following solutions.
12 g of sugar in 250 g of tea with sugar (solution)
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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