Answer:
True
Explanation:
The percentage by mass of a substance in a solution can be calculated by dividing the mass of the substance dissolved in the solution by the total mass of the solution. This can be expressed mathematically as:
Percentage by mass = mass of substance in solution/mass of solution x 100
In this case;
mass of KBr = 4.34 grams
mass of water = 17.4 grams
mass of solution = mass of KBr + mass of water = 4.34 + 17.4 = 21.74
Percentage by mass of KBr = 4.34/21.74 x 100
= 19.96 %
19.96 is approximately 20%.
Hence, the statement is true.
