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A dioxin-contaminated water source contains 0.082% dioxin by mass.
How much dioxin is present in 2.6 L of this water? Assume a density of 1.00 g/mL.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
m=_____g
Ans. Given-
[Dioxin] = 0.082 % (w/w) = 0.082 g dioxin / 100 g solution
Vol. of water or solution = 2.6 L = 2600.0 mL
Density of solution = 1.00 g mL-1
# Mass of water or solution = Vol. x Density = 2600.0 g x 1.00 g mL-1 = 2600.0 g
# Now,
Amount of dioxin = [Dioxin] x Mass of water
= (0.082 g dioxin / 100 g water) x 2600.0 g water
= 2.132 g = 2.1 g