BiologyCLASS 9CBSE
answered 12 May 2026What is meant by the 'concentration' of a solution? Describe two different ways to express the concentration of a solution, providing the formula for each.
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The concentration of a solution refers to the amount of solute present in a given amount of solution or solvent. Two common ways to express concentration are:
- Mass by Mass Percentage of a Solution:
Formula: (Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 100 - Mass by Volume Percentage of a Solution:
Formula: (Mass of solute / Volume of solution) × 100