Chemistry
Mass Percentage
Calculate mass percentage in a mixture or solution.
Mass % = (Mass of Component / Total Mass) × 100
Formula Explanation
Mass percentage expresses the component mass as a percentage of the total mass.
Variables Explained
Component mass = Mass of chosen substance; Total mass = Mass of mixture or solution.
Solved Example
10 g salt is present in 100 g solution. Find mass percentage.
Mass % = (10 / 100) × 100 = 10%.