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A solution is prepared by adding 2 g of substance A to 18 g of water. The mass percent of the solute isA. 10B. 20C. 40D. 25

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To find the mass percent of the solute (substance A) in the solution, you need to calculate the mass of the solute and then divide it by the total mass of the solution (solute + solvent) and then multiply by 100.

Given:
Mass of substance A (solute) = 2 g
Mass of water (solvent) = 18 g

Total mass of the solution = Mass of substance A + Mass of water
Total mass = 2 g + 18 g = 20 g So, the mass percent of the solute (substance A) in the solution is 10%. Therefore, the correct answer is A. 10.