If 50g of soil can absorb 15mL of water, find the percentage of water absorption.
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Explanation:
The percentage of water absorption is given by:
Percentage of Water Absorption =
Weight of water absorbed in grams
Weight of soil in grams
×
100
It is given that the weight of soil taken is 50g. We have also been given the volume of water absorbed as 15mL. But to find the percentage, we need the weight of water.
It is important to know that 1mL of water weighs 1g. So, 15mL of water weighs 15g.
∴
Percentage of Water Absorption =
15
g
50
g
×
100
= 30%
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Explanation:
The percentage of water absorption is given by:
Percentage of Water Absorption =
Weight of water absorbed in grams
Weight of soil in grams
×
100
It is given that the weight of soil taken is 50g. We have also been given the volume of water absorbed as 15mL. But to find the percentage, we need the weight of water.
It is important to know that 1mL of water weighs 1g. So, 15mL of water weighs 15g.
∴
Percentage of Water Absorption =
15
g
50
g
×
100
= 30%
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