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SCIENCE
Concentration of
First Quarter, Module 5B

Concentration
Solutions of Solutions
(Percent by Volume)
First Quarter, Module 5B

90% 78%
68%

50%
42%

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Concentration
First Quarter, Moduleof
5B
Solutions
Concentration of Solutions
(Percent
(Percent by
by Volume)
Volume)
First Quarter, Module 5B

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 Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines
Introductory Message
For the Learner

From the previous module, you have learned that the composition of a
solution is an important analytical skill. Solutions made with water, are referred to as
aqueous or containing water. The primary components of a solution are referred to
as the solvent, normally the larger component, and the dissolved lesser component
called solute. Water is the most common solvent in everyday life and nearly in all
biological systems.

In chemistry laboratories, the solvent may be another liquid, like acetone,

ether, or an alcohol. The solute can be a liquid or a solid. This module only
addresses the solutions with liquid solute.

This module has the following parts introduced by the following icons:

What I Need to Know This gives you an idea of the skills or

competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review that helps you

link the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson is introduced

to you in various ways such as a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover

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 and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity is given to you

to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing
this module.

This module will help give you all the essentials needed in your science
journey.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a science activity notebook in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.

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 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ………......................................... 1

What I Know ………......................................... 2
What’s In …….…........................................ 5
What’s New ……………………………………. 5
What is it … …........................................... 5
Percent by Volume ………........................................ 5
What’s More ………......................................... 8
What I Have Learned ………......................................... 8
What Can I Do ………......................................... 8
Assessment ………......................................... 10
Additional Activity ……………………………………. 13
Answer Key ………......................................... 15
References ………......................................... 16

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What I Need to know

Concentration is the measure of how much of a given substance is mixed with

another substance. Solutions can be said to be diluted or concentrated.

After reading this module, the learners should be able to express

concentrations of solutions quantitatively by preparing different concentrations of
mixtures according to uses and availability of materials (S7MT-Id-3).

Specifically, you are also expected to:

1. express the amount of solute in a solution in various concentration by

percent by volume;
2. compute the percent by volume in 60% alcohol concentration; and
3. prepare a home disinfectant solution. (optional)

In going through this module, you have to extend your patience in

understanding and analyzing what you are reading. Follow the directions and/or
instructions in the activities. Answer the entire given test and exercises carefully and
comply the required activities provided.

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 What I Know

Before starting with this module, let us see what you already know about
concentration of solutions.

Directions: Read each questions carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer.

1. Alcohol is a widely used disinfectant in this pandemic. A solution of 65%

ethyl or isopropyl alcohol is enough to destroy the virus. How much alcohol
is present in a 100 mL solution?
A. 60 mL
B. 65 mL
C. 70 mL
D. 75 mL

2. What is the concentration, in percent by mass, of 0.85 g of solute in 50.0 g

of solution?
A. 0.14 %
B. 1.38%
C. 1.41%
D. 1.70 %

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3. A beverage contains 9% alcohol which means that ____________
A. the solution contains 100 mL of alcohol in 100 mL of water.
B. the solution contains 3 mL of alcohol in 97 mL of water.
C. the solution contains 9 mL of alcohol in 91 mL of water.
D. the solution contains 300 mL of alcohol in 700 mL of water.

4. What is the percent by volume of ethanol in a solution that contains 23

milliliters of ethanol dissolved in 1 liter of water?
A. 0.23%
B. 2.30%
C. 23.30%
D. 25.00%

5. What is the percent by volume of isopropyl alcohol in a solution that

contains 400 mL of isopropyl alcohol in 2.3 L of water?
A. 1.20%
B. 2.10%
C. 12.20%
D. 17.39%

6. What is the concentration, if a solution is prepared by dissolving 90 mL of

hydrogen peroxide in enough water to make 3000 mL of solution?
A. 2 %
B. 3 %
C. 4 %
D. 5 %

7. If you have 30% of a 100 milliliters of an aqueous solution of ethanol, what

volumes of ethanol and water are in the solution?

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 A. volume of ethanol= 30 mL, volume of water = 70 mL
B. volume of water = 30 mL, volume of ethanol =70 mL
C. volume of ethanol = 30 mL volume of water = 80 mL
D. volume of ethanol = 32 mL, volume of water = 68 mL

8. What is the percent by volume of isopropyl alcohol in a solution that contains

850 mL of isopropyl alcohol in 2.8 L of water?
A. 23.29 %
B. 25.88 %
C. 25.97 %
D. 28.33 %

9. Vinegar is a solution with 5% acetic acid as a solute. How much acetic acid
does it contain in a 1L solution?
A. 5 mL
B. 25 mL
C. 50 mL
D. 75 mL

10. Methanol is an alcohol common to alcoholic beverages but toxic if it

contains more than 0.4%. How much methanol is present in a 750 mL
solution?
A. 3 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 6 mL

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 Lesson
Concentration of Solutions
2

What’s In

When you add a small amount of sugar to water, the solid disappears.
We say that it __________. The water particles are attracted to the _______
particles. Although the sugar particles are still there, we can’t see them anymore.
Sugar is soluble in water and has formed a solution. When there is a solid solute and
liquid solvent, we use percent by _________.

What’s New

CoVID 19 pandemic enables most individual to make homemade

disinfectants. Name three solutions which are trendy during this pandemic.

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 What is it?

Percent by volume are for solutions that involve a liquid solute and
solvent, and expresses concentration by volume of its components. It expresses
the concentration of a liquid solution as percentage of the volume of solute to the
volume of the solution (g/100 mL). Most rubbing alcohol products sold in this
pandemic have a concentration of 70%, which could be isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.
This means that 70% is alcohol and the other 30% is water (by volume of solute and
solvent). Percent by volume could be computed as:

% Volume = Volume of x 100%

solute
Volume of
solution
The volume of the solute,
TAKE solvent and solution must be
NOTE expressed in the same units.

However, there are instances when the volume of the solutions is not equal
to the volume of the solvent and solute; this is because the volume of the liquid is not
absolutely proportionate.

Examples:
SAMPLE EXERCISES

1. Most alcoholic beverages contain ethanol (ethyl alcohol). A 750 mL bottle of

wine contains 93.75 mL of ethanol. What is the percent by volume
concentration of ethanol in the bottle?

Given:

Volume of solute = 93.75 mL

Identify the given quantities.
Volume of solution = 750 mL
Asked:

% Volume = ? Know what’s being asked.

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Solution:
Volume of Choose applicable equation.
% Volume = solute x 100%
Volume of
solution
Substitute the given quantities
% Volume = 93.75 mL x 100%
750 mL and cancel same units

Multiply result by 100

% Volume = 0.125 x 100%

% Volume = 12.50% Make sure you have the

correct unit.

2. How many milliliters of ethyl alcohol are present in a 50 mL bottle of a 70%

alcohol solution?

Given:

% Volume = 70 %
Identify the given quantities.
Volume of solution = 50 mL

Asked:

Volume of solute = ? Know what’s being asked.

Solution:

Since the given is a 70% alcohol solution. It means that 100 mL of the alcohol
solution contains 70 mL ethyl alcohol.

Derive the percent

Volume of solute = % x Volume of solution by volume equation
Volum to volume solute
e
100%

70 % Substitute the given quantities

Volume of solute = x 50 mL
100% and cancel same units

Volume of solute = 0.70 x 50 mL Multiply result with volume of

solution
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 Volume of solute = 35.00 mL
Make sure you have the
correct unit.

is What’s More

Directions: Solve the following problems. Show your solutions and express your
answer in two decimal places. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. Boric acid is said to be soluble to water. How will you prepare 50 mL

solution that is 2% boric acid?
2. What is the percent by volume of a 90mL solution that contains 25 mL
methanol?

What I Have Learned

Concentration of solutions that involves liquid solute and solvent

uses ____________________ with an equation:

% Volume = Volume of x _____

________

Volume of
_________
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 What I Can Do

The present pandemic makes us more conscious and adherent to

disinfecting our surroundings. A lot of it are commercially available and are
out of stock due to high demand. A concentration of at least 60% alcohol by
volume is enough to destroy most viruses including coronavirus. A 100%
(anhydrous) alcohol has serious side effects, including headache, nausea,
vomiting and irritation of the nasal passages and lungs, and may cause loss
of consciousness.

Given the recent situation, and you were provided with an ethyl alcohol
(ethanol) solution and a 20 mL medicine cup. How would you prepare a 1.5 L
solution with 60% ethyl alcohol concentration?

Anhydrous alcohol Medicine cup 1.5 L container

Figure 1.Materials for preparing ethyl alcohol

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 Assessment

Now, that you are finished accomplishing the module, let us check what you have
learned. Answer the questions and write your answers in your science notebook.

1. Alcohol as disinfectant is normally sold as a solution of 70% ethyl or

isopropyl alcohol. How much alcohol is present in a 100 mL solution?
A. 30 mL
B. 60 mL
C. 70 mL
D. 75 mL

2. A beverage contains 3% alcohol which means that ______________

A. The solution contains 30 mL of alcohol.
B. The solution contains 30 mL water in 70 mL of water.
C. The solution contains 3 mL of alcohol in 97 mL of water.
D. The solution contains 300 mL of alcohol in 700 mL of water.

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3. What is the percent by volume of ethanol in a solution that contains 35
milliliters of ethanol dissolved in 115 milliliters of water?
A. 0.23%
B. 2.33%
C. 23.33%
D. 25.00%

4. What is the percent by volume of isopropyl alcohol in a solution that

contains 24 mL of isopropyl alcohol in 1.1 L of water?
A.1.20%
B. 2.18%
C. 2.22%
D. 12.21%
5. Nail polish is said to have varnish as a solute and propanone as a solvent.
How much propanone is present in 50% concentration of 150 mL solution?
A. 50 mL
B. 55 mL
C. 70 mL
D. 75 mL

6. Antifreeze is an additive to lower freezing point which is compose of

ethylene glycol and water and is said to have 50% composition. How much
solute and solvent is present?
A. In 100 mL, ethylene glycol is 50 mL and water is 75 mL.
B. In 2 L, ethylene glycol is 1000 mL and water is 1000 mL.
C. In 1.5 L, ethylene glycol is 1000 mL and water is 500 mL.
D. In 20.5 L, ethylene glycol is 10200 mL and water is 10300 mL

7. Vinegar is said to contain 5% acetic acid. How much water is present in a

500 mL solution?
A. 25 mL
B. 250 mL
C. 332 mL
D. 475 mL

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8. Povidone iodine is a 10% antiseptic solution. In a 120 mL solution, how
many mL of iodine is present?
A. 12 mL
B. 15 mL
C. 18 mL
D. 21 mL

For Items 9 – 10, refer to the given problem below.

A 150 mL agua oxygenada solution is found to contain 0.75 mL hydrogen

peroxide, 2.55 mL lactic acid, 0.75 mL dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid and
145.95 mL of inert ingredients.

9. What is the percent by volume of hydrogen peroxide?

A. 0.5 %
B. 1.7 %
C. 3.6 %
D. 97.3 %

10. What is the percent by volume of lactic acid?

A. 0.5 %
B. 1.7 %
C. 3.6 %
D. 97.3 %

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 Additional Activity

(Optional) Do me! Dis-infect.

Important notes: Please do this activity under your teacher’s supervision.

Keep in mind the safety precaution when using liquids
that are skin irritant and with irritant odor.

Objective: To prepare a solution for disinfection at home.

Materials: Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite)

Water
1 Liter container

Procedure:

A. Most household bleach solutions contain 5% sodium hypochlorite (50,000

ppm* available chorine)

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 B. 1:100 dilution of 5% sodium hypochlorite is the usual recommendation. Use
1 part bleach to 99 parts cold tap water (1:100 dilution) for disinfection of
surfaces. Adjust ratio of bleach to water as needed to achieve appropriate
concentration of sodium hypochlorite, e.g. for bleach preparations
containing 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, use twice as much bleach (i.e. 2 parts
bleach to 98 parts water).
C. Compute the parts of solute (bleach) and solvent (water) to be added to
yield a total volume of 1 L (1000 mL).
D. Place your solution in a 1L container.
E. Disinfect by wiping surfaces: a contact time of ≥10 min is recommended.

Precautions for the use of bleach:

1. Bleach can corrode metals and damage painted surfaces.

2. Avoid touching the eyes. If bleach gets into the eyes, immediately rinse with
water for at least 15 minutes, and consult a physician.
3. Bleach should not be used together with, or mixed with, other
household detergents because this reduces its effectiveness and can
cause chemical reactions.
4. A toxic gas is produced when bleach is mixed with acidic detergents, such
as those used for toilet cleaning, and this gas can cause death or injury. If
necessary, use detergents first, and rinse thoroughly with water before
using bleach for disinfection.
5. Undiluted bleach liberates a toxic gas when exposed to sunlight and
should be stored in a cool and shaded place.
6. Sodium hypochlorite decomposes with time. To ensure its
effectiveness, purchase recently-produced bleach, and avoid over-
stocking.
7. Diluted bleach should be made fresh daily, labeled, dated, and unused
portions discarded 24 hours after preparation.
8. Organic materials inactivate bleach; surfaces must be cleaned of organic
materials before disinfection with bleach.
9. Keep diluted bleach covered, protected from sunlight, in a dark container

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 (if possible), and out of the reach of children.
https://www.ipswichma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10072/50ppm-
Guidelines-on-the-Use-of-Disinfectants

Answer Key

What’s More
Assessment
1. 1.00 mL Boric acid added to a
1. C
49.00 mL water
2. C
2. 27.78 % methanol
3. B
What’s In
4. B
5. D When you add a small
6. B amount of sugar to water, the solid
7. A disappears. We say that it dissolved.
8. A The water particles are attracted to the
9. A sugar particles. Although the sugar
10. B particles are still there, we can’t see
them anymore. Sugar is soluble in water
What I can do
and has formed a solution. When there
Compute the volume of alcohol in
is a solid solute and liquid solvent, we
the solution, which is equal to 900
use percent by volume
mL and divide it by 20 mL giving
45 cups of alcohol that should be
What I Know
added to make a 60% 1.5L
solution. 21
1. B
2. D
3. C
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100% x volume of solution % volume =
volume of solute

What I Have Learned

Concentration of solutions that involves liquid

solute and solvent uses percent by volume with
an equation:

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