In a 2 percent aqueous solution of some salt, water makes up the remaining ________ percent.

A) 2
B) 90
C) 100
D) 98

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In a 2 percent aqueous solution of some salt, water makes up the remaining ________ percent.A)  2B)  90C)  100D)  98

ANDRE DRAYTON · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  A 2 percent solution means that 2 grams of the salt are dissolved in 100 grams of the solution (water plus salt). Therefore, the salt makes up 2 percent of the total weight, while water makes up the remaining 98 percent.

In a 2 percent aqueous solution of some salt, water makes up the remaining ________ percent.

A) 2
B) 90
C) 100
D) 98

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