In a 10-Percent Aqueous Solution of Some Salt, the Salt

question 634

Multiple Choice

In a 10-percent aqueous solution of some salt, the salt is the solute and occupies 10 percent of the solution volume; the solvent-water-makes up the remaining ________ percent of the solution volume.

• A) 10
• B) 50
• C) 90
• D) 95

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