* Density matters: The mass of a solution depends on its density. Density is the mass per unit volume (grams per liter in this case).
* Composition matters: Different solutions have different densities. For example, a liter of pure water has a mass of 1000 grams, but a liter of salt water will have a higher mass because of the dissolved salt.
To calculate the grams in a liter of solution, you need to know its density.
Here's the formula:
* Mass (grams) = Density (grams/liter) x Volume (liters)
Example:
* If a solution has a density of 1.2 grams per liter, then 1 liter of that solution will have a mass of:
* 1.2 g/L x 1 L = 1.2 grams