How many grams are equivalent to 150ml of a 10% solution?

To determine how many grams are equivalent to 150 mL of a 10% solution, it's essential to understand what a 10% solution means. A 10% solution indicates that there are 10 grams of solute in every 100 mL of solution.

To find out how many grams are in 150 mL, we can set up a proportion based on the definition of the percentage concentration:

1. Start with the concentration: 10 grams is to 100 mL as X grams is to 150 mL.

2. Set up the equation:

[

\frac{10 \text{ grams}}{100 \text{ mL}} = \frac{X \text{ grams}}{150 \text{ mL}}

]

3. To solve for X, cross-multiply:

[

10 \times 150 = 100 \times X

]

[

1500 = 100X

]

4. Divide both sides by 100 to isolate X:

[

X = \frac{1500}{100} = 15

]

Thus, there are 15 grams of solute in