It is determined that 9.86 x 10^-3 g of a contaminant is present in 4865 g of a particular solution. What is the concentration of the contaminant in ppm (m/m)?

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To find the concentration in ppm (parts per million), use the formula: (mass of solute/mass of solution) x 10^6. Here, (9.86 x 10^-3 g / 4865 g) x 10^6 = 2.03 ppm.

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