Definition:
A 5% solution is normally taken to mean that it has a concentration of 5g of solute per 100ml of solution.
It could also be referred to as 5% w/v (weight for volume).
Liquid mixtures may also be described in terms of v/v (volume for volume).
Look on your cough mixture bottle next time you have a cold.
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