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The solubility of sodium chloride in water at 290K is 35.8 kg/100 kg water. What is the mass fraction of sodium chloride in the solution?

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To calculate mass fraction, divide the mass of the solute by the total mass of the solution (solute + solvent).
Updated On: May 6, 2025
  • 0.264
  • 0.358
  • 0.642
  • 0.736
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Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use the formula for mass fraction. 
The mass fraction of sodium chloride in the solution is given by: \[ \text{Mass fraction} = \frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Mass of solute} + \text{Mass of solvent}} \] Here, the mass of solute is the amount of sodium chloride, and the mass of solvent is the amount of water. 
Step 2: Substitute the given values. 
Given:
Solubility of sodium chloride = 35.8 kg/100 kg of water,
Mass of solvent (water) = 100 kg,
Mass of solute (sodium chloride) = 35.8 kg.
Thus, the mass fraction is: \[ \text{Mass fraction} = \frac{35.8}{35.8 + 100} = \frac{35.8}{135.8} \approx 0.264. \] 
Final Answer: The mass fraction of sodium chloride is 0.264.

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