Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

Which one of the following correctly represents the concentration term 'ppm'?

Options:

$\text{ppm}=\frac{\text{Number of parts of the component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all the components of the solution}}$

$\text{ppm}=\frac{\text{Number of parts of the component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all the components of the solution}}×10^{12}$

$\text{ppm}=\frac{\text{Number of parts of the component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all the components of the solution}}×10^{6}$

$\text{ppm}=\frac{\text{Number of parts of the component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all the components of the solution}}×10^{3}$

Correct Answer:

$\text{ppm}=\frac{\text{Number of parts of the component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all the components of the solution}}×10^{6}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → $\text{ppm}=\frac{\text{Number of parts of the component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all the components of the solution}}×10^{6}$

The term ppm (parts per million) is defined as:

$\text{ppm} = \frac{\text{Number of parts of the component}}{\text{Total number of parts of all components}} \times 10^6$

  • It represents 1 part of solute per 1,000,000 parts of solution