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If 10 g of sodium chloride (NaCl) is dissolved in 0.5 dm³ of solution, what is the concentration of the solution in g/dm³?

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Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances

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If 10 g of sodium chloride (NaCl) is dissolved in 0.5 dm³ of solution, what is the concentration of the solution in g/dm³?

Answer

20 g/dm³

Explanation

This answer is strong as it correctly calculates the concentration using the mass and volume provided. The question assesses the understanding of concentration calculations.

Common mistake

Common Mistake in Mass Calculation

Students often forget to convert the volume of the solution from cm³ to dm³ when calculating the mass of solute.

Always convert cm³ to dm³ by dividing by 1000 before using the concentration formula.

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