misc chemistry 1 percentage solution part 1 (w/v, w/w, v/v, mass fraction, mass concentration, volu

10% of 60 ml is 6. In this case, 6 grams of NaOH. Take 6 grams of NaOH and dilute to a volume of 60ml with water. It is important that you dilute the solid to 60 ml and not simply add it to 60 ml of water.

is the ratio of one substance with mass to the mass of the total mixture (w/w)

is defined as the mass of a constituent  divided by the volume of the mixture

is defined as the volume of a constituent divided by the volume of all constituents of the mixture prior to mixing