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Mass percentage (or mass percent) is a way of expressing the concentration of a component in a mixture or an element in a compound. It represents the mass of the component divided by the total mass of the mixture, multiplied by 100%.
The calculator uses the mass percentage formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates what portion of the total mass comes from the specific component, expressed as a percentage.
Details: Mass percentage is widely used in chemistry, pharmacology, food science, and materials science to express concentrations, compositions, and purity of substances. It's particularly important when preparing solutions and mixtures with precise compositions.
Tips: Enter both masses in grams. The mass of component should be less than or equal to the total mass. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What's the difference between mass percentage and volume percentage?
A: Mass percentage uses mass measurements (grams), while volume percentage uses volume measurements (mL). Mass percentage is generally more accurate as it's not affected by temperature changes.
Q2: Can mass percentage exceed 100%?
A: No, since the component mass cannot be greater than the total mass, mass percentage should always be between 0% and 100%.
Q3: How is mass percentage different from molarity?
A: Molarity considers the number of moles per liter of solution, while mass percentage considers the mass ratio regardless of molecular weight or volume.
Q4: When would I use mass percentage instead of other concentration measures?
A: Mass percentage is particularly useful when working with solid mixtures or when precise weighing is more practical than volume measurements.
Q5: How do I convert mass percentage to other concentration units?
A: Conversions require additional information like density (for volume-based units) or molecular weight (for molarity). Specific conversion formulas depend on the target unit.