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Science
Quarter 1 Module 7
Concentration of Solutions

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Science Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 Module 7: Concentration of Solutions
First Edition, 2020

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Science
Quarter 1 Module 7
Concentration of Solutions

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Science 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Concentration of Solutions!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

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For the learner:
Welcome to the Science 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Concentration of
Solutions.
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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
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 What I Need to Know
Many of the processes that affect our environment involve substances in
solution. Most environmental problems are brought about by the formation of these
substances (e,g. the mixing of acid mists in water vapour brings acid rain).
Most of the materials that are used to regulate life processes are in the form
of solutions. The air we breathe and the water we drink are in the form of solutions.
You must have used eye drops for a clearer vision, nose drops to relieve nasal
congestion, medicinal preparations for oral ingestion, or intravenous or intramuscular
injections. These are solutions.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. express concentrations of solutions quantitatively by preparing different
concentrations of mixtures according to uses and availability of
materials. (S7MT-Id-3);
2. solve problems involving concentration of solution in terms of percent
by mass and percent by volume.
3. show self -reliance in performing the task at home independently.

Before going on, check how much you know about this topic.
Answer the pretest on the next page in a separate sheet of paper.

What I Know

Directions: Read carefully each item. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answers. Write only the letter of the best answer for each question.

1. A very small amount of sugar is dissolved in a large amount of water. Which of

the following is the solute?
A. Concentrated
B. Diluted
C. Sugar
D. Water
2. A very small amount of sugar is dissolved in a large amount of water. Which of
the following is the solvent?
A. Concentrated
B. Diluted
C. Sugar
D. Water

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3. A very small amount of sugar is dissolved in a large amount of water. Which of
the following terms describe this solution?
A. Concentrated
B. Dilute
C. Sugar
D. Water
4. A two hundred grams of sugar was dissolved in 100 mL of water. Describe the
solution?
A. Diluted
B. Concentrated
C. Sweet
D. Very Sweet
5. Which of the following does not describe the concentration of solution
quantitatively?
A. Molarity
B. Percent by Mass
C. Percent by Volume
D. Supersaturated
6. How is 10% sugar solution prepared?
A. 10 grams of sugar dissolved in 90 grams water.
B. 10 grams of sugar dissolved in 100 grams water.
C. 10 grams of water was to 90 grams of sugar.
D. None of the above
7. How do we prepare the 70% alcohol?
A. Measure out 70mL of alcohol in a 100mL graduated cylinder, transfer to
100mL volumetric flask, then add enough water until more than 100mL mark
is reached.
B. Measure out 70mL of alcohol in a 100mL graduated cylinder, transfer to
100mL volumetric flask, then add enough water until 100mL mark is reached.
C. Measure out 100mL of alcohol in a 200mL graduated cylinder, transfer to
200mL volumetric flask, then add 70mL water until 200mL mark is reached.
D. All of the above is correct
8. In order to compute for percent by mass which of the following ratios is correct

A.

B.

C. x100
D. All is correct

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9. In order to compute for percent by volume which of the following ratios is
correct

A.

B.

C. x100
D. None of the above
10. Calculate the percentage by mass of a 10g of Sodium Hydroxide that are
contained in a 200 g of solution?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 10%

How did you find the pre-test? What was your score? If you got 10 items
correctly you may skip the module, but of your score is 9 and below, you
must proceed with the module.
Have fun learning!

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 Module
CONCENTRATION of SOLUTIONS
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Directions: Given below are the two popular examples of solid solution with their
components. Answer the questions below the table
Solution COMPONENTS
1. Bronze 12g Zn 88g Cu
2. Brass 34g Zn 66g Cu
3. Red Brass 5g Sn 85g Cu
5gPb
5g Zn

1. The correct concentration in percent by mass of bronze is__.

A. Solute: 12%, Solvent: 88%
B. Solute: 88%, Solvent: 12%
C. Solute: 100%, Solvent: 12%
D. Solute: 88%, Solvent: 100%
2. The correct concentration in percent by mass of brass is__.
A. Solute: 34%, Solvent: 88%
B. Solute: 34%, Solvent: 66%
C. Solute: 34%, Solvent: 85%
D. Solute: 66%, Solvent: 100%
3. The correct concentration in percent by mass of red brass is__.
A. Solute: 5%, Solvent: 95%
B. Solute: 10%, Solvent: 90%
C. Solute: 15%, Solvent: 85%
D. Solute: 20%, Solvent: 80%

For you to understand the lesson well, do the following activities as

instructed. Have you mind activity below. Have fun and good luck.

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Concentration of solutions
The degree of sweetness of a sugar solution, the intensity of the color of a

solution, that is, on the relative proportions of solute and solvent comprising each
solution.
Concentration of solutions may be expressed quantitatively in several ways.
These include percent by mass and percent by volume. Percent by mass is
commonly used to express the concentration of a solution.
Labels of products sold often show the concentrations of solutes expressed
as percent (%) by volume or mass. The alcohol used as a disinfectant is a solution of
70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, meaning 70 mL alcohol. There are also solutions sold
as 40% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.

of acetic acid in 100 g of vinegar.

Pure gold is refer to as 24 karats. Jewelry that is said to be 18 karats contains
18 grams of gold for every 24 grams of the material, the remaining 6 grams consists
of other metal like copper or silver. This material has a concentration of 75% gold,
that is,[18/24(100)]. A 14 karat (14K) gold contains 14 grams gold and 10 grams of
another metal, making it 53.3% gold.
Directions: Pick out the letter of your answer
1. A piece of jewelry is made up of 21K. It means that the jewelry is made up
of________
A. 21 parts of copper and 3 part is gold
B. 21 parts of gold and 3 part is copper
C. 11 parts of copper and 10 part is gold
D. 11 parts of gold and 10 part is copper

What is It

Expressing Concentration
The concentration of a solution is a measure of how much solute is dissolved
in a specific amount of solvent or solution. Concentration can be described
qualitatively using the words concentrated or dilute. Dilute means there is a little
amount of solute dissolved in a solution. Concentrated means there is a large
amount of solute dissolved in a solution.

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 However, the terms dilute and concentrated are imprecise since they describe
general quantities rather than specific amounts. The concentration of solution is
better described quantitatively. Here is a table that list the concentration ratios.
Concentration Ratios
Concentration description Ratio

Percent by mass

Percent by volume

Percent by Mass

Percent by mass =

Percent by mass equals the mass of the solute divided by the mass of the
whole solution, multiplied by 100.
Example Problem 1
CALCULATE PERCENT BY MASS: In order to maintain a sodium chloride (NaCl)
concentration similar to ocean water, an aquarium must contain 3.6 g NaCl per
100.0g of water. What is the percent by mass of NaCl in the solution?
1. ANALYZE THE PROBLEM
You are given the amount of sodium chloride dissolved in 100.0g of water.

solvent.
Known Unknown
Mass of solute = 3.6 g NaCl percent by mass=?
Mass of solvent = 100.0 g H2O
2. SOLVE FOR THE UNKNOWN
Find the mass of the solution.
Mass of solution = grams of solute + grams of solvent
Mass of solution = 3.6 g + 100.0 g = 103.6 g
(Substitute mass of solute = 3.6g, and mass of solvent =100.0g)
Calculate the percent by mass.
Percent by mass = (State the equation for percent by mass)

Percent by mass =
(Substitute mass of solute =3.6 and mass of solution =103.6g)

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Example Problem 2
CALCULATE PERCENT BY MASS: What is the percentage by mass of a salt
solution prepared by dissolving 11g of salt in 80 g of solution?
1. ANALYZE THE PROBLEM
You are given the amount of salt dissolved in 80.0g of solution. The

Known Unknown
Mass of solute = 11g salt percent by mass=?
Mass of solution = 80 g solution
2. SOLVE FOR THE UNKNOWN
Calculate the percent by mass.
Percent by mass = (State the equation for percent by mass)

Percent by mass =
(Substitute mass of solute =11g and mass of solution =80g)
Answer=13.75%
Example Problem 3
CALCULATE PERCENT BY VOLUME: A solution is prepared by mixing 50 mL of
ethanol (C2H5OH) in 300 mL of distilled water. What the percentage concentration by
volume of the solution?
1. ANALYZE THE PROBLEM
You are given the volume of ethanol and water. The percent by volume of
a solute i , which
is the sum of the volume of the solute and the solvent.
Known Unknown
Volume of solute = 50mL (C2H5OH) percent by volume=?
Volume of solvent = 300mL H2O
2. SOLVE FOR THE UNKNOWN
Find the volume of the solution.
Volume of solution = volume of solute + volume of solvent
Volume of solution = 50mL + 300mL = 350mL
(Substitute volume of solute = 50mL, and volume of solvent =300mL)
Calculate the percent by volume.
Percent by volume = (State the equation for percent by
volume)
Percent by mass =
(Substitute Volume of solute =50mL and Volume of solution =350mL)

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Example Problem 4
CALCULATE PERCENT CONCENTRATION OF THE COMPONENTS:
Compute for the concentration of the components of a sweet and sour solution
containing 15g sugar, 50g vinegar, and 225 g of water in % by mass. What is the
percentage by mass of a salt solution prepared by dissolving 11g of salt in 80 g of
solution?
1. ANALYZE THE PROBLEM
Known
Mass of sugar = 11g
Mass of the vinegar = 80 g
Mass of water =225g
Mass of solution = 15g+60g+225g = 300g

Unknown = concentration by mass of each component

2. SOLVE FOR THE UNKNOWN

Calculate the percent by mass of each component
Percent by mass sugar=
Percent by mass sugar =
Percent by mass vinegar =
Percent by mass vinegar =
Percent by mass water =
Percent by mass water =

Example Problem 5
A 120g aqueous acid solution is labeled to contain 15% hydrochloric acid
(HCl), by mass. How many grams of pure HCl are contained in the solution?
1. ANALYZE THE PROBLEM
You are given the % concentration of an acid solution. You are asked for
the pure HCl mass..
Known
Mass of solution = 120g
% by Mass of HCl = 15%
Unknown
Mass of pure HCl
2. SOLVE FOR THE UNKNOWN
(Substitute Percent by mass = )
(% by mass = )

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 Percent by mass HCl=

Let x = the mass of HCl, then

% by mass HCl=

15%=
(15)(120g)=(x)(100)
X=
X= 18g (mass of pure HCl

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master

and strengthen the basic concepts you have learned from this
lesson.

Solve the following problems involving concentration of solutions.

Problem 1
Calculate the % by mass and volume of the following solutions:
A. 2 grams of sucrose in 80grams water
B. 20 grams sodium hydroxide (NaOH) contained in 500mL solution
C. 10 mL ethanol in 50mL solution
D. 20mL of NaCl in 180mL water
Problem 2
How many grams of NaCl are present in a 250g salt solution containing 9% NaCl?

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Solve the following problems;

1. An alloy is prepared by mixing 60g copper and 30g zinc. Find the percentage
by mass of the solution.
2. Fifty grams (50g) of rosin, 20g of beeswax, and 25g of shellac are heated in a
metal pan to produce benzene soluble cement. Calculate the percentage by
mass of all the components of a cement.

What I Can Do

Consider yourself preparing a tile cleanser solution.

Materials needed:
25 mL Muriatic acid or hydrochloric acid (HCl)
150 mL Water
Compute the percentage volume of your tile cleanser solution.

Very well done! You are now ready to take your post-test. You
may again go over the lessons and activities to review for the
final assessment.
God bless!

Assessment

Directions: Read carefully each item. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answers. Write only the letter of the best answer for each question.

1. Two hundred grams of sugar was dissolved in 100 mL of water. The solution is
said to be?
A. Diluted
B. Concentrated
C. Sweet
D. Very Sweet

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2. Which of the following does not describe the concentration of solution
quantitatively?
A. Molarity
B. Percent by Mass
C. Percent by Volume
D. Supersaturated
3. A very small amount of sugar is dissolved in a large amount of water. Which of
the following is the solute?
A. Concentrated
B. Diluted
C. Sugar
D. Water
4. A very small amount of sugar is dissolved in a large amount of water. Which of
the following is the solvent?
A. Concentrated
B. Diluted
C. Sugar
D. Water
5. A very small amount of sugar is dissolved in a large amount of water. Which of
the following terms describe this solution?
A. Concentrated
B. Dilute
C. Sugar
D. Water
6. How is 10% sugar solution prepared?
A. 10 grams of sugar dissolved in 90 grams water.
B. 10 grams of sugar dissolved in 100 grams water.
C. 10 grams of water was to 90 grams of sugar.
D. None of the above

7. In order to compute for percent by mass which of the following ratios is correct

A.

B.

C. x100
D. All is correct
8. In order to compute for percent by volume which of the following ratios is
correct

A.

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C. x100
D. None of the above
9. How do we prepare the 70% alcohol?
A. Measure out 70mL of alcohol in a 100mL graduated cylinder, transfer to
100mL volumetric flask, then add enough water until more than 100mL mark
is reached.
B. Measure out 70mL of alcohol in a 100mL graduated cylinder, transfer to
100mL volumetric flask, then add enough water until 100mL mark is reached.
C. Measure out 100mL of alcohol in a 200mL graduated cylinder, transfer to
200mL volumetric flask, then add 70mL water until 200mL mark is reached.
D. All of the above is correct
10. Calculate the percentage by mass of a 10g of Sodium Hydroxide that are
contained in a 200 g of solution?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 10%

Great Job! You are almost done with this module.

Additional Activities
Directions: Solve the following problems.
1. A certain brand of a ready to drink milk is analysed to contain 4% of butterfat
by volume. What volume in cm3 of butterfat is in 500 cm3 of this milk?
2. A solution used to clean grease stains in fabrics and leather consists of 60 cm 3
carbon tetrachloride, 5 cm 3 amyl alcohol, and 20 cm3 ligroin. If no volume
change occurs during the mixing of these components, find the percentage by
volume of each component of this cleaning solution.

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 END OF THE MODULE
Congratulations for
accomplishing this module!
You are now aware of the
quantitative expression of the
concentration of the solution.
Are you ready to explore on
our next Quarter?

Before you return this module to your teacher, kindly copy and fill out the Self- rating
table adapted from Valdoz (2017).

How much did this module Fair Good Excellent

help you? (5 points) (8 points) (10 points)
Express concentrations of
solutions quantitatively by
preparing different
concentrations of mixtures
according to uses and
availability of materials
Solve problems involving
concentration of solution in
terms of percent by mass and
percent by volume
Show self- reliance in
performing the task at home
independently

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