Answer:
Solution is 4.67% by mass of salt
Explanation:
% by mass is the concentration that defines the mass of solute in 100g of solution.
In this case we have to find out the mass of solution with the data given:
Mass of solution = Mass of solute + Mass of solvent
Solute: Salt → 14.2 g
Solvent: Water → 290 g
Solution's mass = 14.2 g + 290g = 304.2 g
% by mass = (mass of solute / mass of solution) . 100
(14.2 g / 304.2g) . 100 = 4.67 %
