Chemistry Can a Solution Have a Concentration Greater Than 100%?

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A concentration greater than 100% is possible in weight/volume (W/V) calculations, particularly when the mass of solute exceeds the volume of the solution. The formula used, W/V = (w solute / v solution) * 100, can yield results above 100% if the solute's mass is high relative to the solution's volume. In the example provided, a W/V of 107.5% is mathematically correct, though it may seem counterintuitive. This indicates that the solute's mass is greater than the volume of the solution, which can occur in concentrated solutions. Understanding the context of concentration measurements is essential for accurate interpretation.
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Homework Statement
Convert a solution 75% g/g (d = 1,4337) TO % g/ml
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% g/ml = (gr solute / ml solution) * 100
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When I want to convert 75% g/g of a solution to % g/ml, I get a concentration greater than 100%. it is right?

is this possible?
 

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It doesn’t make sense. What is your formula for W/V (g/vol)?
 
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chemisttree said:
It doesn’t make sense. What is your formula for W/V (g/vol)?

$$ w/v = \frac {w solute} {v solution} * 100$$
$$ w/v = \frac {75 g solute} {69,75 ml solution} * 100$$
$$ w/v = 107,5 % percent$$ :wideeyed:

what am I doing wrong?
 
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