A Solution Is Prepared by Adding 1

question 38

Multiple Choice

A solution is prepared by adding 1.77 grams of sodium nitrate,2.4 grams of potassium chloride,and 0.973 gram of ammonium nitrite to 255 grams of water.Calculate the total mass of the solution and express the sum in the proper number of significant figures.

• A)2.6 × 10² g
• B)2.60 × 10² g
• C)2.601 × 10² g
• D)2.6014 × 10² g
• E)2.60143 × 10² g

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