A solution is made by dissolving 3.40 g of nacl in water to form 58.75 g of solution. what is the mass percent solute in the solution?

To calculate percent by mass, you need to determine two things: the mass of just the element, and the molar mass of the whole compound. We calculate as follows:

Mass percent = (mass of solute / mass of the solution) 100%

Mass percent = [3.40 / (3.40 + 58.75) ] x 100 = 1.70%

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