Data Given:
% w/w = 5 %
Solution weight = 1500 g
Solute weight = ?
Formula Used:
% w/w = (Mass of Solute / Mass of Solution) × 100
Solving for Mass of Solute,
Mass of Solute = (% w/w × Mass of Solution) ÷ 100
Mass of Solute = (5 × 1500 g) ÷ 100
Mass of Solute = 75 g K₂SO₄
