What is the ppm concentration of an aqueous solution with 0.0050% Ag+ ions?

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The aqueous solution contains 0.0050% Ag+ ions, which translates to a concentration of 50 ppm. This is calculated by converting the percentage to grams (0.0050% = 0.00005g) and then determining the equivalent in ppm using the relationship that 1 mg/L equals 1 ppm. The calculation assumes a volume of 1 liter for simplicity, leading to a final concentration of 0.00005g in 1 L, which equals 50 ppm.

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Homework Statement


An aqueous solution is found to be 0.0050% Ag+ ions. Calculate the ppm concentration of the solution.

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1mg / 1 L

The Attempt at a Solution


0.0050%/100 = 0.00005g
Assuming there is 1 L of solution

.00005g *(1/1000)

0.00000005 mg/L

1mg/L = 1 ppm

0.00000005 ppm
 
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Hi brycenrg:

I don't understand your attempt at a solution. Can you explain the steps?

I also don't understand the notation: 0.0050% Ag% ions. What do the percent signs mean?

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The percent is the amount of Ag ions of the whole solution, pretty sure
 
brycenrg said:
0.0050%/100 = 0.00005g

Doesn't make much sense to me. Where did the g come from? Is it 0.00005g in 1 L, in 100 L, in any volume?

You are right about assuming 1 L of a solution. What would be its approximate mass?
 

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