The solubility of potassium Chloride at 20 degree C is 34.7 g in 100 gm of water. The density of the solution is 1.3 g/ml. What is the w/V % of potassium chloride in the solution? Please give the explanation.

Dear Student,

Total mass of solution = mass of KCl + mass of water

 = (34.7 + 100)g = 134.7g

Volume of solution  = mass of solution ÷ density of solution

 = 134.7 ÷ 1.3 = 103.62 ml

So, w/ V%  of KCl = (mass of KCl ÷ volume of solution) × 100

 = (34.7 ÷ 103.62) × 100

 =33.49% (w/V)

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