In a 2 Percent Aqueous Solution of Some Salt, Water

Question

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

Accepted Answer

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.