SOLUTION: A chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 90% salt solution to make 20 qt of a 45% salt solution. How many quarts of each solution should the teacher mix to get t

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Question 1065409: A chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 90% salt solution to make 20 qt of a 45% salt solution. How many quarts of each solution should the teacher mix to get the desired result?
30% salt solution _____ qt
90% salt solution ______ qt

Answer by ikleyn(52795)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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90% salt solution doesn't exist.

The maximal salt concentration in water is about 37% at normal condition.

It is maximal salt solubility.


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