Solving for mass of a solute given ppm and volume?

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The discussion centers on calculating the mass of dissolved oxygen (O2) in a solution with a concentration of 23 ppm and a volume of 242.0066 mL. The relevant formula used is ppm = (grams of solute / grams of solution) * 1,000,000. The challenge arises from the need to know the mass of the solution, which is not provided, complicating the calculation. Without additional context about the solution's density, determining the mass of the solute is not feasible.

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The question is: A solution contains 23ppm of dissolved O2 in 242.0066 mL of solution. What is the mass of the oxygen.

Formula: ppm=(grams of solute/grams of solution)*1,000,000

I tried plugging stuff in but it wasn't working out what so ever.

I just don't know how to do these when given so little information. Thanks in advance if you can help.
 
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The solution is NOT water.
 
Formula calls for the mass of the solution. You are give volume. You either have enough information to do the conversion, or not - hard to say not knowing the context.
 

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