A solution is prepared by adding 2 g of ' ' X '' to 1 mole of water. Mass percent of '' X '' in solution is

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To calculate the mass percent of ''X'' in the solution, we need to determine the mass of ''X'' and the total mass of the solution.

Given:

:Solute ( $X$ ) = $2 g$

Solvent ( $H_{2} O$ ) $= 1 mole = 18 g$

Total mass $= 2 + 18 = 20 g$

Mass percent of $X = \frac{2}{2 + 18} \times 100 = 10$

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