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Question 3 • Chemistry

Which best defines concentration ?

Answer
A
ratio that describes the mass of solute divided by the mass of solvent
B
ratio that describes the amount of solvent in a solution
C
ratio that describes the amount of solvent or solution divided by the amount of solute
D
ratio that describes the amount of solute divided by the amount of solvent or solution

Explanation

Concentration describes how much solute is present compared with the amount of solvent or the total solution. Choice C states this relationship. Choice A is too specific because concentration can be expressed using measures other than mass.

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