The volume of a 32.4% (by mass)solution is 179.1 mL.The density of the solution is 1.296 g/mL.What is the mass of solute in this solution?
A) 232 g
B) 75.2 g
C) 716 g
D) 44.8 g
E) 157 g

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First, calculate the total mass of the solution using its volume and density: 179.1 mL * 1.296 g/mL = 232 g. Then, to find the mass of the solute, multiply the total mass by the percentage of the solute (32.4%): 232 g * 0.324 = 75.2 g.

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