Chapter 16, Problem 33E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percentage concentration by mass of a solution prepared by dissolving $\text{2}\text{.32}\text{g}$ of calcium chloride in $\text{81}\text{.0}\text{g}$ of water is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Solution is a homogenous mixture of two or more components. A sample taken from any part of the solution will have the same composition as the rest of the solution. Many chemical reactions occur in water solutions. The concentration of a solution gives information about the quantity of solute present per given amount of solution or solvent. Percentage concentration is defined as the grams of the solute per $\text{100}\text{g}$ of the solution.