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Question
CBSEENCH12005727

A solution is obtained by mixing 300 g of 25% solution and 400 g of 40% solution by mass. Calculate the mass percentage of the resulting solution.

Solution

Mass of solute in 300 g of solution of 25% conc.
= 25100×300 = 75 g
Mass of solvent in 300 g of solution
= 300 – 75 = 225 g Moles of solute in 400 g of solution of 40% conc.
= 40100×400 = 160 g
Mass of solvent in 400 g of solution
= 400 – 160 = 240 g Total mass of the solute
= 75 + 160 = 235 g Total mass of solvent
= 225 g + 240 g = 465 g Total mass of solution
= 300 + 400 = 700 g Therefore, composition of solute in solution after mixing = 235700×100 = 33.57%
Percentage composition of solvent in solution after mixing
= 465700×100 = 66.43%